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“With Malice toward* lone; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, ID. C., JUNE 11, 1866. No. 1 


OPENING CEREMONIES OP THE PAIR. 


DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING. 


8PEECHES OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON, SENATOR WILSON, 
GENERAL BANKS, SENATOR LANE, GEN. HOWARD, 
AND HON. 8. M'KEE. 


The opening of the great National Fair for 
the benefit of the orphans of our deceased sol¬ 
diers and sailors took place at half-past seven 
o’clock on Wednesday night, and was a grand 
success. The ladies in charge of the tables and 
the committee employed in decorating the build¬ 
ing were busily occupied all day in completing 
the preparations, and worked with an energy 
and zeal that cannot be too highly praised. Be¬ 
neath the roof are suspended a number of large 
American flags, furnished by the War Depart¬ 
ment, and forming a complete canopy, bright 
with the red, white and blue of the national em¬ 
blem. Evergreens and flowers wreath the pil¬ 
lars, and are suspended in festoons from every 
prominent point. Across the farther end ex¬ 
tends the gallery for the musicians, along the 
lower edge of which blaze a row of brilliant gas 
jets. Between that and the door are several or¬ 
namental structures along the middle portion of 
the building. The first thing that attracts atten¬ 
tion immediately on entering is 

THE SWORD STAND, 

on which there is a large glass case containing a 
superb sword, of excellent make and rich finish. 
It will be voted for by the friends of the various 
generals. The voting has been quite spirited, 
and a large amount will no doubt be realized 
on it. 

THE FLORAL TEMPLE. 

The next object of interest in the centre 
of the building, after passing the sword stand, 
is the Floral Temple, under the charge of Miss 
Lizzie Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Linsly, Miss Hall, and Miss Stephens. It is in 
the shape of a square, covered with a canopy of 
flags, from the centre of which hangs a cage with 
an owl in it, labelled “An eye to business.” 
On each side of the temple there are appropriate 
mottoes, and the interior is filled with bouquets, 
cut flowers, bouquet-holders, baskets of flowers, 
ivy, box, evergreens, and hanging baskets. 
Everything is tastefully arranged, and reflects 
great credit upon Miss Howard and her assist¬ 
ants. The flowers and plants are supplied from 
the government botanical and propagating gar¬ 
dens, and bring good prices. This will continue 
to be one of the most attractive and interesting 
objects of the fair. 

THE MUSIC STAND 

comes next in order, and like the last is tastefully 
ornamented. Music will here be offered for sale. 

THE speaker’s STAND 

comes next, and is the principal structure. It 


is octagonal in' form, and of light and elegant 
appearance. Below the platform is the post 
office, occupying what may be called the lower 
story of the structure, which is enclosed on all 
sides by American flags. Around the pillars are 
twined spirals of evergreen, and each is sur¬ 
mounted by the stars and stripes. Festoons 
and wreaths of evergreens, mingled with rosettes 
and flowers, suspended on each side, complete 
the decorations. 

“Jacob’s well.” 

This is a fountain of “ice-cool lemonade,” 
presided over by Miss Helen R. Kirby. It is so 
imbedded in a heap of stones as to seem almost 
lik^what its names implies—a natural well. It 
is surrounded by cedars, and on a warm day will 
form a cool and inviting retreat to all who are 
athirst. 

THE RAINBOW FOUNTAIN 

comes next, and is the last of these central struc¬ 
tures. -A jet of water is constantly thrown up, 
and it is designed to produce some brilliant effects 
by throwing the gas light through a canopy of 
stained glass, vari-colored, upon its falling drops. 

THE REFRESHMENT ROOM AND KITCHEN 

are situated at the further end of the building. 

HThe former is presided over by Mrs. J. W. An¬ 
gus, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, and Mrs. Reuben Clark. 
Along^fKe middle of the room are two large 
tables, and on either side are smaller ones. The 
refreshments comprise luxuries and substantial 
of every variety, and the hungry may obtain 
either meals or luncheons, according to their 
taste and degree of appetite. 

THE TELEGRAPH. 

The Washington DistrictNationalTelepraphic 
Union has established a line of telegraph run¬ 
ning along the east side of the building, with 
instruments for operating at each end. It is in 
charge of Mr. George C. Maynard and W. H. 
Young, and is intended merely to transmit mes¬ 
sages from one end of the building to the other. 

THE TABLES 

are ranged along either side, and are separated 
from each other by low partitions. During the 
day they are lighted by windows in the wall be¬ 
hind, and at night brilliantly illumined with gas. 
They are plentifully decorated with evergreens, 
flags, pictures, &c. 

East Side. 

THE MAINE TABLE. 

Immediately on entering on the east side of the 
building, is the table representing the State of 
Maine, in charge of Mrs. Woodward, of Maine, 
assisted by the Misses Bagley, Mrs. Wharff, 
Mrs. Colonel Talbut, Miss Hartley, Miss Cole, 
and Mrs. Weeks. In front is an arch trimmed 
with evergreens, on which is inscribed the word 
“Maine,” and immediately over it the motto: 
“They stood between us and destruction—their 
children are our legacy.” Underneath the arch 
is the coat-of-arms of Maine. The interior is 
handsomely decorated with flags and wreaths 


and stars of evergreen, with pictures of President 
Lincoln and the members of the House of Rep¬ 
resentatives of the Thirty-ninth Congress, to¬ 
gether with Generals Howard and Barry. The 
goods on sale are mostly fancy articles. Refresh¬ 
ments of different kinds may be obtained at this 
table. 

INDEPENDENT TABLE. 

Adjoining the Maine table is the Independent 
table, in charge of Mrs. Kearon and Miss M- A. 
Plant, assisted by Mrs. Toll, Miss Sweet, 
the Misses Plant, Miss Campbell, Miss Ward, 
Mrs. Major Hall, Miss Crossman, Mrs. 
Wade, and Mrs. Crocker. There are two 
tables under the same management. Num¬ 
ber one is devoted to refreshments. On an arch 
neatly trimmed with evergreens is the word 
“ Independent,” and over it the motto, “ "With 
malice toward none; with charity for all.” Under 
the arch is an American shield trimmed with 
evergreens. On the table are two large, hand¬ 
some Parian marble vases. Table number two 
is decorated outside similar to number one. Be¬ 
tween the two is Gilman B. Russell’s pen and 
ink sketch of the emancipation proclamation, 
handsomely framed in the form of a shield. The 
interior is handsomely arranged. A large Amer¬ 
ican flag extends the entire length of the two 
tables, forming a brilliant canopy, underneath 
which are three wreaths of evergreens, attached 
to which are Chinese lanterns. The background 
is covered with festoonings of the national colors, 
and adorned with portraits of Presidents Lincoln 
and Johnson, Rev. Father Maguire,'*of George¬ 
town College, the Madonna and our Saviour, to¬ 
gether with wreaths of evergreens. At this table 
there is a large number of useful and fancy articles 
for sale, among them a set of silver tea service, 
silver ice pitcher and waiter, marble vases, 
statuettes, &c. In front of the tables are the 
National flags of Switzerland, Ireland, and 
Mexico. 

THE PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Next to the Independent table are the tables 
representing the State of Pennsylvania, in charge 
of Mrs. D. C. Forney, assisted by Mrs. A. M. 
Clark, Mrs. O.D. Barrett, Mrs. Morehead, Mrs. 
J. Macfarland, Mrs. D. M. Kessinger, Miss 
Morehead, Miss Kate Sutton, Miss Mattie B. 
Beach, and Miss Maggie Fisher. There are two 
tables here, one of which is devoted exclusively 
to refreshments. In front of the first, or refresh¬ 
ment table, is an arch trimmed with evergreens, 
with the word “ Pennsylvania,” and over it the 
motto, “As the Keystone supports the federal 
arch so will we her children.” Under the arch 
is a fine portrait of Major General S. W. Craw¬ 
ford. The table is full of fine cakes, and confec¬ 
tions from the celebrated establishment ofStephen 
Whitman & Co., of Philadelphia, and fancy wax 
fruit baskets. Table number two has an arch 
similar to the other, with the motto: “A stone 
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orphan.” Under the arch is an imperial photo¬ 
graph of Major General George G. Meade. Be¬ 
tween the two tables is a portrait of Major Gene- 
eral Hancock. In front of the tables are the 
regimental flags of the 198th Pennsylvania volun¬ 
teers. A number of useful and fancy articles are 
for sale at this table, among which are several 
very beautiful and valuable dresses for children, 
a handsomely dressed goddess of liberty, &c. 

The interior is tastefully decorated with a pro¬ 
fusion of flags and wreaths of evergreens. On 
the wall are pictures of General and Martha 
Washington, President Lincoln, Generals Grant 
and Sherman, Speaker Colfax, and James E. 
Murdoch, esq. Autograph letters of Benjamin 
Franklin are for sale at this table, and a large 
variety of other curious, fancy, and useful articles. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

The next in order is the table representing the 
State of Rhode Island, under the charge of Miss 
C. M. Reed, assisted by Miss Woodbury and 
Miss Matthews. On the outside is an arch 
trimmed with evergreens, similar to the other 
tables, with the words “Rhode Island,” over 
which is the motto,“ Plonor to our patriot dead, 
and blessings to their orphans.” Under the arc'll 
is the coat of arms of Rhode Island, with a por¬ 
trait of General Grant one side, and one of Gen¬ 
eral Burnside on the other. The interior is dec¬ 
orated with flags and evergreens,and photographs 
of President Lincoln and Senator Sprague and 
Washington. The table is full of useful and 
fancy articles of every description. 

THE MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

The table representing the State of Massachu¬ 
setts adjoins that of Rhode Island. It is in charge 
of Mrs. D. D. Tilton, assisted by her two daugh¬ 
ters, Mrs. Bigelow, Mrs. J. H. Combs, Mrs. J. 
L. Thomas, Miss Lander, and Miss Moulton. 
The exterior arrangements are the same here as 
at the other table. On the arch is the word 
“ Massachusetts,” over the motto, “ Our soldiers 
and their children ever fragrant in our memory,” 
and under it the State coat-of-arms. The,interior 
arrangements are very tasteful and neat, consist¬ 
ing of flags and evergreens. On the wall are pic¬ 
tures of Governor John A. Andrew, Edward 
Everett, Hon. George Bancroft," the poetry and 
politics of New England,” (Senator Sumner and 
Longfellow,) and Generals Grant and Hooker. 
On the outside of the arch is a picture of General 
Banks. At this table there is a bust of President 
Lincoln and one of Speaker Colfax. The articles 
on sale are both valuable and beautiful. Most of 
them came directly from Massachusetts. The 
most noticeable is a beautiful rifle and case, with 
all the accoutrements, and a rich display of silver¬ 
ware. 

THE MILITARY TABLE. 

This adjoins the Massachusetts table. It is 
under the immediate charge of Mr. J. H. Parkin¬ 
son, of Philadelphia, assisted by Miss Marietta 
Martin, Miss Maratida Sutton, Mrs. Louisa J. 
Tarr, and Mr. James Tarr. The motto on the 
arch is “ She dressed her braves in martial robes— 
their orphans we in comfort dress.” Under the 
arch are a number of wreaths of evergreens. 
The interior is decorated with flags and ever¬ 
greens, with a large American eagle on the wall. 
On the table is a large show-case filled with mili¬ 
tary-furnishing goods from the extensive estab¬ 
lishment of Evans, Hassall & Co., of Philadel¬ 


phia. They are of the best material, and consist 
of epaulettes, passants, army and navy devices, 
gold and silver corps badges, general officers’ 
gold-embroidered belts, sashes, revolvers, hand¬ 
some silk flags, &c. The proceeds of this table 
will go to the general fund of the Fair. 

Weit Stele. 

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS 1 UNION TABLE. 

Motto, “ We contribute our mite for the or¬ 
phans of our fallen comrades.” 

This table is at the southeast corner of the 
building, and is completely walled and canopied 
with flags and adorned with many magnificent 
paintings and portraits of distinguished men. 

A fine picture of the late President, Abraham 
Lincoln, is placed in the centre of the festooned 
arch over the table, while another adorns one of 
the columns. 

In the centre of the main wall is suspended a 
large and faithful portrait of the lamented and 
late Lieutenant General Winfield Scott, appro¬ 
priately draped in mourning; to the left are por¬ 
traits of Generals Grant and Meade, to the right 
Generals Sherman and Casey. 

Among the other portraits at this very attract¬ 
ive table are those of Generals Hancock, How¬ 
ard, Custer, Anderson, Strong, Sedgwick, and 
Colonel Ellsworth. Among the naval pictures 
are Admirals Farragut and Dahlgreen. 

The splendid painting of “Sherman’s Drum¬ 
mer Boy ” hangs upon another column of the 
arch. The history of this boy is well known to 
the people, and the picture commnnds great at¬ 
tention. The wounded boy stands with his drum 
by his side, and in the distance are the white 
tents of the camp. It is a faithful likeness, made 
by Mr. Brady, of this city. 

Pictures of Sherman and his generals and the 
members of the court that tried the conspirators 
occupy prominent positions, and are not-the least 
among the attractions. Very fine pictures of 
Secretary Stanton and other members of the 
Cabinet are also tastfully arranged. 

A magnificent full-rigged ship, furnished by 
Lieutenant William G. Wright, U. S. N., adorns 
the top of one of the desks, while upon the table 
rests the model of the famous St. Mary’s, lying 
at anchor. These, together with several hand¬ 
some vases and many other ornaments, decorate 
the office of the managing directors of the sol¬ 
diers and sailor’s national concert, which is to be 
given for the benefit of the Orphan Home fund. 
The table is under the management of Major H. 
A. Hall, Colonel C. E. Capehart, Major M. H. 
Alberger, Major F. E. Doughty,and William S. 
Morse, the latter being the secretary of the board. 

The directors are confident of e'ntire success in 
their great undertaking, and their efforts are one 
of the marked features of the Fair. Mr. R. Co¬ 
hen, boot and shoe dealer, of Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, was the lucky purchaser of the first thirty 
tickets sold. 

We neglected to state that immediately in front 
of this table is the battle-flag of Berdan’s Sharp¬ 
shooters, which regiment was long and favorably 
commanded by Major Doughty. 

THE NEW YORK TABLE 

is the second on this side of the building. It is 
under the charge of Mrs. Captain C. V. Morris, 
assisted by the following Indies: The Misses 
Harris, daughters of Senator Harris, of New 


York; Mrs. L. F. Rolfe; Miss Louise Watts; 
the Misses Foot; Miss McDougali, daughter of 
Senator McDougali, of California; Mrs. General 
D. D. Bid well; Mrs. Colonel J. E. Lee; Mrs. 
Colonel W. W. Porter; Mrs. C. W. Odell, and 
the Misses Neill, of Brooklyn. Over the table, . 
in front, is the coat-of-arms of the State of New 
York, painted expressly for the Fair, with the 
United States flag on either side. Beneath the 
coat-of-arms is the flag of the State. On an arch 
bordered with evergreens are the words “New 
York,’’and above is the motto “ Excelsior,” with 
a shield formed of evergreens suspended beneath. 
On the pillars to the left and right are the por¬ 
traits of Lieutenant General Grant and Major 
General Hooker. The wall behind is covered 
with flags, and on it are suspended the portraits 
of Secretaries Stanton and Seward, (the latter an 
oil painting,) and Governor Fenton. A battle- 
piece, a picture representing the Goddess of Lib¬ 
erty, and on the centre of the table a bust of the 
late President, complete the decorations. 

This table is devoted chiefly to fancy articles, 
of which there is a great variety. .Among the 
numerous articles of value is a fine sporting rifle, 
worth $60, donated by a gentleman whose son, 
while a soldier, was nursed in hospital by Mrs. 
Morris. A box forwarded from the New York 
Institute for the Blind contains many articles 
made by the pupils of that institution, which 
exhibit a surprising degree of skill. Among 
them may be noted a wreath worked of hair, 
which is enclosed in a neat oval frame, and sev¬ 
eral specimens of painting. These latter would 
appear to have been impossible to any one not 
possessing the power of sight, yet, incredible as 
it may seem, tl\^y are the work of the blind. By 
the lovers of relics, some specimens of revolu¬ 
tionary paper money, presented by Mrs. General 
Bidweli, will be much appreciated. A toilet 
cushion, worked by Miss Carrie Clarke, some 
canes made by disabled soldiers at the “ Soldiers’ 
Home,” and a “tidy” made by Mrs. R.ip!ey, 
(mother of General Ripley,) a lady of 80 years, 
are among the other noticeable articles. On this 
table the Misses Foot have a handsome gold¬ 
headed cane, which is to be presented to the Sen¬ 
ator who shall get the largest number of votes. 

It is expected to make this yield the sum of $600, 
at the rate of fifty cents a vote. 

THE KENTUCKY AND NATIONAL TABLES 

are-next in order, and are under the supervision 
of Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, who is assisted by the 
following ladies: Miss C. Taylor, Miss Mollie 
A. S. Cornell, Mrs. Snead, Miss Eastman, Miss 
M. M. Davidson, of Davenport, Iowa, and Mrs. 
General Crook. Over the Kentucky table is sus¬ 
pended a portrait of Henry Clay, painted in oil, 
and above is the motto, “United we stand; di¬ 
vided we fall.” An arch of lattice-work is beau¬ 
tifully trimmed with box and flowers. The wall 
behind the table is decorated with flags, includ¬ 
ing that of the 27th Kentucky regiment, and an 
oil portrait of Mr. Crittenden is suspended against 
it. This table is devoted to confectionery. A 
magnificent nine-story pyramid cake, donated by 
Mrs. Hulse, 71 High street, Georgetown, and., 
worth $45, is the most conspicuous object among 
its contents, which are varied and tempting. 

Over the National table is the motto, “E plu- 
ribus unum.” Among the great variety of arti¬ 
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and flowers from Tiffany’s, of New York. A 
mosaic washstand screen is a handsome piece of 
workmanship, and will doubtless find a purchaser. 

A number of pictures and two beautiful statu¬ 
ettes are also for sale, along with other articles 
too numerous to mention, although well worthy 
of being mentioned. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TABLES. 

The District of Columbia is well represented, 
having two tables under the supervision of Mrs. 
Wm. B. Todd, Mrs. David A. Hale, and Mrs. 
John C. Smith. The two first-mentioned have 
charge of the table devoted to fancy articles; the 
last-mentioned, of that devoted to refreshments. 
Over the two extends the motto, “ Cherish these 
little ones; they are the sweet flowers that blos¬ 
som around the soldiers’ grave.” Like the rest, 
these are tastefully decorated with evergreens and 
flags, and also by several pictures, including the 
portraits of Grant, Sheridan, and President Lin¬ 
coln, and a fancy piece, representing a child in 
the attitude of prayer. At the table devoted to 
fancy articles are displayed a beautiful Afghan, 
worked in worsted by Miss Florence Sargent; a 
fine specimen of wax fruits, including strawber¬ 
ries, a slice of watermelon, peaches, oranges, 
&c., mad%.by Mrs. Wm. Towers, and so natural 
they would require to be subjected to some other 
test than the sense of sight to distinguish them 
from the things they represent. We were shown 
a beautiful gold bracelet set, with pearls, valued 
at $50; an elegant set of jewelry, valued at $40, 
and a beautiful silk opera cloak, valued at $150, 
presented by Lansburgh. A Japunese fire-screen, 
figured with silk and gold thread, is an object 
that will doubtless soon tempt a purchaser. 
There is also a liberal display o?children’s cloth¬ 
ing and embroidery. 

THE MICHIGAN TABLE 

is presided over by Mrs. D. A. McNair, who is 
assisted by the Misses Arnold. It is decorated 
in the usual style, and over the centre is sus¬ 
pended a fine photograph of Major General O. 
B. Wilcox, presented by Brady, of the National 
Gallery, New York. A portrait of General Augur 
is suspended against the wall behind the table. 
Over it, in front, is extended an American flag, 
above which is the motto, “ Bless the heroes and 
provide for their orphans.” Among the articles 
displayed on this table are four busts of Mr. 
Lincoln, executed by Mrs. Ames, of Boston, and 
considered to be among the most accurate that 
have ever been taken. One of these is elevated 
on a tall pyramid of flowers and evergreens. A 
number of small vases, match-boxes, and paper¬ 
weights, made of Grand Rapids gypsum, are 
worthy of notice, and are appropriate contribu¬ 
tions to this table as being a material and work¬ 
manship the indigenous products of the State 
here represented. There is a good collection of 
Indian curiosities, which will attract attention. 
The red man still survives among the forests of 
Michigan, and, through his handiwork, is aiding 
in the cause of the orphans of our soldiers and 
sailors. 

A tete-a-tete tea-set, several small vases and 
paper-weights, present some beautiful specimens 
of painting executed by Mrs. Kenyon, of this 
city. A vase of white-pond lilies, of wax, is a 
beautiful specimen of its kind. The busts of 
Mr. Lincoln above-mentioned were presented by 
Mrs. General J. J. Dana, and the Indian curios- 

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ities by Mrs. General 0. B. Wilcox. A child’s 
Afghan, presented by Mrs. Scotten, of Detroit, 
is a pretty piece of workmanship, and a lace 
head-dress, presented by Mrs. George King, of 
the same place, is especially elegant. A wreath, 
curiously formed of rjee, seeds and nuts of va¬ 
rious kinds, acorns, &c., was presented by Mr. 
Samuel Harris, of 345 Pennsylvania avenue. 

THE VERMONT TABLE 

is presided over by Miss Fannie Hall. It is 
handsomely decorated and surmounted by the 
motto, “ Freedom and Unity.” It is devoted to 
fancy articles, of which there are a great variety. 

THE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES. 

Early in the evening, and before the decora¬ 
tions were fully completed, the visitors began to 
arrive in large numbers, and the building was 
well filled some time before the hour for opening 
arrived. As it began to grow dark, the gas jets, 
which are liberally distributed over the building, 
were lighted, and furnished a brilliant illumina¬ 
tion. The Marine Band took its place in the 
gallery, and a little before 8 o’clock, struck up 
the “ Star Spangled Banner. Shortly afterward 
a number of the speakers arrived, and took their 
places on the stand. At nine o’clock President 
Johnson arrived, and his entrance was signalized 
by the band striking up “ Flail to the Chief,” 
and by demonstrations of applause on the part 
of the assemblage. Soon after, the Hon. B. B. 
French arose and said: 

Ladies and Gentlemen: I shall now have the 
pleasure of introducing to you Hon. Henry Wil¬ 
son, of Massachusetts, who will, after a few re¬ 
marks,introduce to you the several speakers that 
are to address you this evening. 

REMARKS OF HON. HENRY WILSON. 

Ladies and Gentlemen: I have been requested 
to preside on this occasion, and to introduce the 
distinguished gentlemen who are to address you. 
I perform this duty with pleasure, for the occa¬ 
sion is one that appeals to the heart and con¬ 
science of our countrymen. When the echoes 
of the cannon which blazed upon Sumter fell 
upon the startled ear of the nation, the ladies of our 
country were called upon to give their husbands, 
their sons, and their brothers to the defence of 
the Republic. More than two millions of our 
countrymen, in the pride and bloom of manhood, 
left their homes, the mothers that bore them, the 
wives and sisters that loved them, and followed 
the flag of the Republic over more than six hun¬ 
dred battle-fields. [Applause.] They bravely 
bore the banner of our unity and our power to 
victory, and they have come back to receive the 
applause of a grateful nation. But more than 
300,000 of them sleep in soldier’s graves, and 
they have left children behind them who must be 
regarded as the children of the people of the 
United States, to be loved and cared for by them. 
While the contest was going on the ladies of our 
country repaired to the battle-fields and hospitals 
to labor and to toil for the defenders of the Re¬ 
public, and now that peace has come, those same 
ladies are promptly taking measures for the sup¬ 
port and comfort of the sons and daughters of 
the brave men who fell on those fields and died 
in those hospitals. This assemblage is gathered 
in• obedience to that same duty, and it is fit that 
the Chief Magistrate of the Republic should 
come here to give his sanction to the great work. 
[Applause.] It is fit that brave soldiers who have 
foughton many battle-fields should come to speak 
for the children of the men who .thus so glori¬ 
ously rendered up their lives. It is fi^that the 
public men of the country should one and all bid 
God-speed to the noble ladies that are to care for 
the sons and daughters of the men who have died 
that the nation might live. [Loud applause.] 

1 have the pleasure to present to you as the first 
speaker of the evening, Major General Banks, 
of Massachusetts. 


REMARKS OF GENERAL N. P. BANKS. 

Ladies and Gentlemen: I have been requested 
to occupy a few moments of the time until you 
shall have the privilege of listening to the voice 
of him you most desire to hear. I heartily wish 
success to the cause that is inaugurated here this 
evening. Three-fourths of the men of the Ameri¬ 
can army, to whose heroism we are indebted for 
the preservation of our government, were under 
thirty years of age. This is one of the most sig¬ 
nificant facts in this great war through which we 
have passed Those who fell in the great strug¬ 
gle have left behind them children of a most ten¬ 
der age. It is the first, the highest, the noblest 
duty of all that devolves upon those that live to 
enjoy the results of their sacrifices, to say that 
these orphan children of the soldiers and sailors 
of the army and navy of the United States shall 
be hereafter well cared for. [Applause.] More 
than any other duty, this is incumbent upon us, 
and,'next to the preservation of the government, 
for the defence of which they died, it is the most 
important to our people. [Applause.] If we 
have not gratitude we can have no claim to pros¬ 
perity. If we are parsimonious in the sharing 
of our means for the care and instruction of those 
left behind by the fallen heroes who gave up their 
lives for us, we can have no claim for the con¬ 
tinued preservation and prosperity of our gov¬ 
ernment. [Applause.] It is to the ladies of 
Washington, representing the States of every 
section of the Union, to whom we are indebted 
for the inauguration of this movement, [applause;] 
they who have given spirit and courage to our 
arms and to men in civil life in the darkest period 
of our country; they whose hope never failed, 
whose courage never faltered, aud whose strength 
was never insufficient for the work that was be¬ 
fore them, we can rest assured, will not fail in 
this beneficent and great effort upon which they 
have entered. The result of their labors will 
enure to the prosperity of the country, to the 
honor of our people, and to the happiness of 
many of those who have now no other protec¬ 
tion than the gratitude of their country, upon 
which they rest: Yes, the act of Lhese heroic 
and patriotic women of the past and the present 
will stand in the history of our country like the 
flag that covers us—simple, yet significant and 
sublime—the attestation of our hope for the future 
and our gratitude for the sacrifices of the past. 

I know, ladies and gentlemen, that it is not my 
privilege on this interesting occasion to occupy 
much of your time, and I therefore take my leave 
of you, with an entreaty to you all, high or low, 
rich or poor, to do what may be in your power 
to do to make this effort in the capital of our 
nation for the protection and support of the or¬ 
phans of deceased soldiers and sailors an entire 
and perfect success; that you, as representatives 
of different States of the Union, call upon the 
people of those sections from which you came 
to aid and assist in this great work. Then will 
success, I am sure, crown this effort so happily 
inaugurated on this occasion by the patriotic 
ladies residing in this District. [Applause.] 
Senator Wilson then introduced MajorGeneral 
Howard, who spoke as follows: 

Ladies and Gentlemen : It has been said to 
me to-night by a gentlemen who is upon the plat¬ 
form, that it is getting to be customary for gene¬ 
rals when they undertake to make speeches to 
say that they are accustomed to fight, and not to 
speak. [Laughter.] During the last four years 
we have had plenty of opportunity to fight, and 
now I am thankful that it is possible for generals 
to close their campaignings by speaking. [Ap¬ 
plause.] I am glad that there are so many public 
topicsin the discussion of which they can engage; 
and I am glad that they do engage in these rather 
than in fighting. [Renewed applause.] 

I congratulate you, I congratulate the country, 
that peace has really come upon us—[applause] 
and I am thankful that during this year after the 
close of the war we take so much real pleasure 
in commemorating the events of the war—so 
much pleasure in counting up its fruits. I am 
thankful that the American people mean that the 
soldier who has fought shall not be forgotten. 

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For tlie Soldier* and Sailor* Orphan*’ Fair. 

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1866. 


All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate," 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage : 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

IV. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 
Oliver Wendell Holmes. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.H. C. Ingersoll. 

Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Fanny Forrester. 

Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
ace Greenwood.) 


TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS. 

The object of “The Orphans’ Advocate” 
is so obvious that we need occupy neither 
time nor space in explaining it. It will be 
devoted exclusively to matters connected 
with the Fair now being held in this city 
for the benefit of the Soldiers and Sailors 
Orphans’ Home Association, and it will be 
the ambition of those having charge of its 
columns to make it both entertaining and 
instructive. To this end we have secured 
the co-operation of a number of the ablest 
and most popular writers in the country, 
whose contributions of prose and poetry 
will appear from time to time. With them, 
as with all connected with the Fair, this 
will be a labor of love, performed all the 
more willingly because it is for the benefit 
of those whose helplessness appeals at once 
to our gratitude and patriotism. We shall 
publish from day to- day full and accurate 
descriptions of the various tables and other 
objects of interest in the Fair building, 
together with such scenes and incidents as 
will be of interest to the general reader. 
In the proper place will be found a list of 
contributors to the Fair, which will be con¬ 
tinued daily until all the names of those 
who have made donations, either in money 
or goods, shall have appeared. These 
names will be arranged under the different 


States from which the contributions are re¬ 
ceived, beginning with the State of Maine. 
While keeping constantly in view the great 
cause for which the heroes of the army and 
navy of the republic, whose orphan children 
this charity is intended to benefit, fought 
and died, nothing of a partizan or sectional 
character will be admitted to the columns 
of “ The Orphans’ Advocate.” It will be 
conducted in the spirit of the motto wliiqh 
we have adopted, “ With malice towards 
none, with charity for all;” golden words 
which will be forever linked with the 
memory of him whose hopes and aspirations 
were all for his country. The publication 
of a new paper, no matter how small, is 
always attended with difficulties, and the 
brief space of time allotted to us wherein to 
issue the first number must be our apology 
for whatever defects it may exhibit. The 
paper will be issued every evening during 
the continuance of the Fair, and may be 
obtained at any of the tables. Subscriptions 
will be received by Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, the 
secretary of the association, or by any of 
the ladies connected with the Fair. All 
communications intended for publication 
should be addressed to the editor of the 
Orphans’ Advocate, Fair Building, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

THANKS. 

In a work requiring help from so many 
quarters and of such a varied character as 
the organization of a large Fair, it is almost 
impossible to award every one their due 
meed of praise. The visitor as he enters 
the Fair building and passes from one ob¬ 
ject of interest to another will be filled with 
admiration and delight, but he will scarcely 
realize the amount of labor, perseverance, 
and enthusiasm it required to present the 
grand and almost faultless scene spread out 
before him. First of all, much, if not every¬ 
thing, is due to the ladies. With an energy 
and an enthusiasm known only to women, 
they have worked for weeks, day and night, 
contending against difficulties which to any 
but them would have been insurmountable. 
They waited upon officials, solicited money, 
goods and aid of every description, 
gave their time, worked with their own 
hands, and did whatever was necessary to 
make the undertaking a success. Let us 
hope that their labors will not be in vain. 
The managers are greatly indebted to 
Lieutenant General Grant for the deep in¬ 
terest he has taken in the Fair from the 
very beginning. Himself the first soldier 
of the age, he does not forget the services 
of the men whose lives went out on the 
I battle-fields where his name became forever 


historic. Major General Howard has also 
done much to forward the good work. To 
the Congress of the United States the man¬ 
agers of the Fair are especially indebted 
for many favors. Captain A. Grant, the 
architect of the building, has done all a 
man could do, working with an energy that 
never tired, and displaying a patience almost 
unparalleled. But we cannot stop to par¬ 
ticularize. Where all have done so well it 
would be invidious to single out particular 
individuals. 

“Thanks to all at once, and to each one.’L 

TO ADVERTISERS AND CORRESPOND¬ 
ENTS. 

This initial number of our “ Advocate’’ 
being largely occupied with a detailed ac¬ 
count of the opening ceremonies of the 
Fair, we are compelled to defer the inser¬ 
tion of many advertisements until to-mor¬ 
row. 

The same cause compels us to hold in 
reserve many acceptable contributions from 
generous and talented correspondents, who 
will please accept our thanks for‘their fa¬ 
vors. We hope they will not be weary in 
well-doing, and will continue to aid us in 
making this little paper a credit to all who 
are connected with it. 

The great Sanitary Fairs of New York, 
Philadelphia, Cincinriati, and Chicago, net¬ 
ted millions of dollars for the soldiers and 
sailors who were fighting the rebellion. Let 
us hope that the National Union Fair for 
the orphans of these men will result in 
something equally handsome. 

The ladies give their labor and time to 
the interests of the orphans of the heroes 
of the Republic. Let the gentlemen give 

their money to the same grand object. 

• --- 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

PENSIONS FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. 

Congress has provided, not very liberally 
though, for the support of the orphans of those 
who have given their lives in defence of the nation. 

'The sum allowed, eight dollars per month, was 
fixed when all necessaries of life were much 
cheaper than now, and where there are several 
orphans, as is too often the case, it suffices for a 
very small portion of their wants. 

Even this is sometimes lost for want of in¬ 
formation on the part of the widow or orphans 
as to how to obtain it. 

It is the duty of every one, therefore, to see that 
every soldiers’ widow or orphan has obtained 
the pension to which they are entitled by law. 

1 The Commissioner of Pensions will cheerfully 
send all necessary forms and instructions to any 
| one who applies. In cases where an attorney is 
employed, the law provides that he shall not 
charge more than ten dollars for all the services 
rendered, and in no case can he make any charge 
until the pension be obtained. 

Dear reader, make it your special business to 
inquire whether the orphans you may happen to 
know get the pension to which they have a right. 


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[CONTINUED FROM THIRD PAGE.] 

[Applause.] I am glad that there is so much 
toleration as to hear the speeches of generals and 
to welcome and applaud them. [Applause.] I 
am glad for every demonstration of a public 
character that does honor to the patriots of the 
country, and I am especially thankful for the in¬ 
terest that the ladies manifest throughout the land 
in this cause, and particularly that they have de¬ 
voted their attention and their sympathies to the 
orphan children of the soldiers. 1 am glad, also, 
that it has been done here in Washington, because 
I find that what is done here, however small or 
insignificant it may seem to us, has an important 
effect throughout the whole land, and affords an 
example to all the people of the country. There¬ 
fore, if we have here a good fair, there will be 
good fairs all over the country , and plenty of fair 
creatures as we have here to-night. [Applause.] 

1 am exceedingly glad that the ladies here have 
taken up this matter. I thougluat first the States 
would provide for the orphan children, as Penn¬ 
sylvania has done and is doing, as well as other 
States of the Union from which I have heard. 
But after all there are little children here in the 
District of Columbia, to my personal knowledge, 
who are the orphans of men who have fallen in 
the service of their country. There are orphan 
children from Virginia who are the sons and 
daughters of men who have fallen on the right 
side in the service of ther country,[loud applause,]' 
and there are children of men in North Carolina, 
South Carolina, in Georgia—in the northern part 
of Georgia there was a whole regiment belonged 
to our army of loyal men [applause]—and in oilier 
States, and I am glad that there are these institu¬ 
tions inaugurated, so that if perchance there 
should happen to be any disloyalty in those 
States, and they did not take care of the little 
orphans, some provision should be made forthem. 
[Applause.] 1 am thankful to the ladies here, 
and thankful to all who are interested, that they 
thus do this, first, for humanity’s sake, and, 
secondly, as honoring loyalty and the old flag 
atjd the old government. [Applause.] The 
heart of the people of this country is right. Yes, 
1 thank God that it beats strong in the right 
direction. [Applause.] We are prepared in time 
of peace for conciliation, for kindness, for union, 
for Christian love; but if war has to come, we 
are equally as well prepared to stand firmly for 
the principles of right and justice. [Loud ap¬ 
plause.] 

Senator Wilson next introduced Hon. Samuel 
McKee, who said: 

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am always glad to 
have the opportunity to follow a general. [Laugh¬ 
ter and applause.] 1 always consider myself 
highly honored when I am called upon to speak 
immediately after a man who, through a great 
struggle to preserve our country and her institu¬ 
tions, has attained to, and has well won, as in 
the example before me, that high rank of a major 
general in the army of the United States. [Loud 
applause.] Yes, and I always feel myself highly 
honored, too, when called upon, as 1 have been 
in this instance, by the ladies of this great nation 
assembled here at the capital for the purpose of 
doing honor to our country’s fallen heroes and 
atriots. [Renewed applause.] 1 am glad to 
now that the fallen brave, who have passed 
from this stage of action, or who have left their 
widows and orphans behind them, leave in this 
nation a loyal set of women who are always 
ready to lead off in all great works to preserve 
and care for the widow and the orphan, who now 
no longer have husbands or fathers to care for 
them. [Applause.] I am pleased to know that 
this thing has been taken in hand and carried on 
independent of any public beneficence which this 
government may bestow upon the widows and 
orphans of those who have fallen in the cause; 
and further, that the ladies of this great country 
of ours desire and are determined that where the 
government fails to extend ull the relief that these 
poor unfortunates deserve, that they will be ready 
always to stretch out their hands and give that 
aid, no matter from whence it may be called. 
[Applause.] This assemblage here to-night be¬ 
tokens this. It indicates that those widows and 


orphans are not to be forgotten; and it is very fit 
and proper that the ladies should call upon the 
men to aid them in these efforts, because, strong 
and powerful as they are in their way, without 
our aid they would be unable to accomplish any 
great amount of work. But with them to lead, 
and with us to follow—and men will follow the 
women in all things—[laughter]—you are bound 
to succeed in this great work of ours. And it is 
a consolation to me—it is one of the best thoughts 
I have, when looking over the graves of 300,000 
fallen heroes who went down fighting in the 
death-struggle for our liberties—that they, as 
they look out from their homes above, look over 
a land which has its women and its men who 
are determined to care for the children of these 
300,000 fallen braves. [Loud applause.] 

The next speaker was Senator Lar^, of In¬ 
diana, who was introduced by Senator Wilson, 
and spoke as follows: 

Ladies and Gentlemen: Permit me to mingle 
my congratulations with yours upon the auspi¬ 
cious and successful inauguration of the noble 
charity this night commenced. It is right and 
proper that here at the heart of the nation an 
example should be set of caring for the surviv¬ 
ing widows and orphans of the soldiers and sail¬ 
ors of that army which, undera kind Providence, 
has suppressed the wicked rebellion and forever 
preserved the supremacy of the law, the integ¬ 
rity of the Union, and the nationality of the only 
free government upon God’s free earth. [Ap¬ 
plause.] I am pleased that this grand benefi¬ 
cence and charity has had its origin with the 
ladies, as indeed every good work has. [Ap¬ 
plause.] First at the cross and first at the grave, 
is she ever with untiring devotion, kindness, and 
charity. The sweetest words in our vernacular 
are “ woman ” and “ home.” Her gentle influ- i 
ence makes home on earth but a reflex and anti¬ 
cipation of that brighter home which we are all, 

I hope, destined to reach. [Applause.] Her 
image mingles with the dying Christian’s last 
vision of earth and earliest hope of Heaven. [Re¬ 
newed applause.] It is right and proper that we 
should bear this testimony at this great heart of 
the nation; and I trust that the beating of the pat¬ 
riotic heart, starting, as it does, here to-night, 
will pulsate to the extremity of the whole Repub¬ 
lic. We have a duty to perform to the orphan 
children. We have a duty to perform to the sur¬ 
viving heroes. That duty is now beingperformed j 
by the Congress of the United States. [Loud 
and prolonged cheering.] When we shall have 
equalized the bounties of all your noble soldiers, 
[applause,] as we shall speedily do, [renewed j 
applause,] one part of that great debt of national 
gratitude will at least be acknowledged, if it can 
never be repaid. [Loud applause.] Another 
debt we have owed to title pensioners, the maimed 
and lame soldiers who throng your thoroughfares j 
and your highways. They, too, have been nobly 
provided for by a bill which has just passed the 
Congress of the United States, and which will 
receive, I trust and believe, the cordial approba¬ 
tion of that great and good man, your President, 
near whom 1 have now the honor to stand. [Loud 
applause.] These constitute only a part of the j 
national debt which it is our purpose to discharge. 

My name, ladies and gentlemen, was not upon 
the bill; I did not expect to say one word to you; ! 
so you see all that you have had from me is clear ; 
gain, and you ought to be thankful for it.. [Laugh- | 
ter and applause.] 

President Johnson was then introduced by 
Senator Wilson, and spoke ns follows: 

Ladies and Gentlemen: In presenting my- j 
self before you on this occasion, it is simply for 
the purpose of giving my countenance and aid 
to the cause which you have so nobly under¬ 
taken, and not with a view of making a speech. 

I therefore come with no set phrase, no hand- 
somely-rounded periods, calculated to play upon j 
the ear and please fora moment. If I were dis¬ 
posed to engage actively in any cause, it would i| 
be such as you are now engaged in, which has a 
tendency to promote the interest, happiness, and 
elevation of the orphans of my country. Such ( 
a cause would receive the hearty sympathy and 


co-operation of one who knows so well how to 
appreciate what it is to be an orphan, and espe¬ 
cially when it is a cause having in view the wel¬ 
fare of the orphans of those who periled their 
all and sacrificed their lives in the preservation 
of a government which we all love so much. 
You could not be engaged in a nobler work than 
you are now engaged in. The fact of this great 
move having its origin here among the females 
of this community gives me pride and pleasure. 
Woman, God bless her, has been instrumental 
in the performance of great and noble deeds in all 
periods of history and all time. It is not less be¬ 
coming now than it was in times gone by. Yes, 
if you take up and care for those who hove been 
thrown in a destitute condition upon our chari¬ 
ties by the calamity and catastrophe with which 
our country has so recently been inflicted, you 
can be engaged in no nobler work. [Applause.] 

In the few remarks that I intend to make on 
this occasion, it is not my intention to go back 
and invite you to review the causes which brought 
these calamities upon us ; nor is it my purpose 
to invite you to the newly-made graves—the re¬ 
sult of this nefarious rebellion. It is not my 
desire or intention to excite angry feelings and 
contests by taking you to yonder battle-fields, 
and exhibiting to you the terrible spectacle of 
father arrayed against son, and brother against 
brother. Oh, no! God forbid, and relieve us 
from scenes forming a field for such sad contem¬ 
plation. Let us rather seek to forget the past 
and rejoice that man is no longer set upon his 
brother; that the land which gave him birth is 
no longer to be drenched with a brother’s blood. 
[Loud applause.] 

It is not my purpose now to go back and tear 
open anew the wound that has been inflicted. 
This was the work of war, and, ns I believe, a 
mistaken apprehension of the true principles and 
conditions of the country. The work of healing 
these wounds is the duty in the hour of peace. 
And what better balm can you pour into these 
bleeding wounds that have been inflicted on your 
country than to provide means for the support, 
education, and moral culture of the destitute 
orphans and widows whose fathers and husbands 
fell in the late unhappy strife? Oh, what little 
gems these orphans are ! In their external ap¬ 
pearance many of them may look unpromising, 
and fail of making a good impression ; but take 
them under your fostering care ; they are so many 
little caskets, and in each of them you will find a 
particular gem, worthy of.being burnished by 
you. [Applause.] We all know that talent and 
genius are not confined to particular localities, to 
particular families, or to particular persons, but 
scattered everywhere. Then gather these gems 
together which are to result in future greatness 
and goodness to your country, let them be pro¬ 
vided for, let them be instructed, bring all your 
power and influence to bear upon this great work, 
and you cannot fail to accomplish a glorious end. 

In illustration, I might say to the ladies who 
have engaged in this noble undertaking, go back 
to the time of the Roman mother Cornelia, the 
mother of the brothers Gracchi, who, permit me 
to say just here, by way of episode, were two of 
the greatest Romans that ever lived. When, on 
one occasion, this great Roman mother was in 
company with a number of distinguished ladies, 
who were in their turn comparing and extolling 
their fine qualities, their handsome appearance, 
the costliness and excellence of their dresses, 
their superior accomplishments, the richness of 
their jewelry, Cornelia, after listening to what 
was said by each, on looking through the door 
and seeing her two little boys running to her on 
their return from school, as they approached, 
placing one on the. one side and the other on the 
other, she demurely said: “These are my jew¬ 
els.” [applause.] To you, ladies,who are engaged 
in this great and good work, I would say, gather 
around you the orphan children of your country, 
and then say to the people of the United States, 
“ These are our jewels.” [Applause.] This is 
your work,and it is in noble hands—in the hands 
of those who will no doubt accomplish it. I re¬ 
peat, take these children and educate and prepare 
them for usefulness in the future. Do this for 
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for where there is talent, where there is intellect, 
if you will but cultivate and polish it will develop 
and take care of itself. Yes, continue in this 
work. Woman, who is as good as she is fair, 
can accomplish it if she will. As pur^ in thought 
as angels are, to know her is but to love her. 

I repeat, in conclusion, one view has been the 
work of War ; the other is the work of Peace. 
Yes, Peace! Just here permit me to say that a 
few days ago, while walking among the graves 
of the soldier dead, in the rear of your city, as I 
have often before done, and reading the names 
upon the headboards, on one I saw “ regular,” 
from such a regiment, New York, Indiana, or 
some other Slate, so and so, of the federal army. 
There the hero slept in peace, with the green 
sward growing luxuriantly upon hisgrave. That 
was the federal soldier. I looked at the head- 
board near to his, and what did I see there? 

“ A. B.,” rebel soldier, belonging to such a regi¬ 
ment, sleeping by his side in'peace. The strife 
had ended, and there they lay, and so will con¬ 
tinue to lay, side by side. When in the field 
contending against each other, it was war ; now 
while cjuietly sleeping together in yonder ceme¬ 
tery it is peace. [Applause.] While it is peace, 
yours is the work of peace. Then let us cultivate 
the arts of peace ; let us direct the minds of our 
people to peace. War has accomplished its end, 
now let peace do its work. I trust that our country 
and government will be blessed with peace, and 
that our restoration will be such as to cause us to 
have confidence in and respect and affection for 
each other. I trust that these jarring and disturb¬ 
ing elements which have heretofore divided us in 
sentiment, and which resulted in the sanguinary 
conflict through which we have just passed, may 
all pass away, and your orphan society organiza¬ 
tion be extensive enough to embrace the orphans 
of all who have fallen in this terrible strug- j 
gle. The orphans could not prevent, and are not ' 
to be held responsible for, what their parents did. 
If wo would all swear by this rule, charity and 
kindness would actuate every one, and exhibi¬ 
tions such as we have witnessed would cease. 

*If you should take into consideration the cause 
of the distress of every one who appeals for your 
charities, charity would cease to exist. As there 
are orphans that need your help and protection, 
it is not necessary to inquire what made them 
orphans. They are human beings, and deserve 
your sympathy and aid. I thank the ladies and 
gentlemen who invited me here for the compli¬ 
ment thus bestowed. I should not like to come 
as an intruder; but as regards an organization, a 
meeting of this kind, 1 am not so very certain 
but what I would have ventured to have intruded 
myself had I not been invited, for I think this is 
an organization or association in which I have a 
pretty large amount of stock—capital and interest. 
[Laughter and applause.] I know how to ad¬ 
mire and appreciate the design and efforts for an 
organization of this kind. As faras in me lies— 
physically,mentally, and pecuniarily—will I give 
this great work my aid, [loud and prolonged 
cheering,] and I trust and hope all who are en¬ 
gaged in this work will do it in good faith, and 
will not connect themselves with it for the purpose 
of getting a little position, or pecuniary gain, 
which sometimes is a very great impediment in 
the way of the advancement of an institution of 
this kind. 


loyal men from every State in the United States. 
[Applause.] Let our religion be national; let 
our orphan institutions be national ; let this be 
the controlling, supreme idea that runs through 
all our national institutions. [Applause.] 

I thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for indulg¬ 
ing me in making these desultory, crude remarks. 
Under no circumstances have I been in the habit 
of preparing written addresses ; and without any 
intention either one way or the other on this oc¬ 
casion, I am here. I have thrown off these ex¬ 
pressions without any sort of preparation. It 
never has been my habit to make what is called 
these rounding, sounding, bounding sort of ad 
captandum kind of address. [Laughter.] I have 
always tried to address myself to the brain, to 
the sense of those to whom I speak, and not to 
their fancy or caprice. 

This,*my friends, is a work that there is a 
reality in, and it should have a lodgement in your 
minds, in your hearts, and not be regarded as a 
mere idea. It is something that will bear think¬ 
ing about; something that will bear acting upon; 
something that requires action, not profession. 
We know what can be done in a great work of 
this kind, and let us now try and consult our 
senses, the better feelings of our hearts, and to 
pass away from the angry passions that have ex¬ 
cited and distracted this nation so long. Let us 
have prosperity; let the breach be healed; let all 
those differences that have existed be done away 
with, and let us again become one great, prosper¬ 
ous, and happy people. [Loud and prolonged 
applause.] 

After the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, 
the assemblage amused themselves for sometime 
in surveying the tables and decorations, and at 
eleven p. m. the exercises of the first evening of 
the fair closed. 


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But as it is an asylum commenced at the seat 
of Government, at the metropolis of the nation, 

I trust and hope that it will take the character of 
a national orphan asylum, [applause;] that you 
will take every orphan to your protecting care, 
no matter where he comes from. [Applause.] 

If it is his or her misfortune to be an orphan, it 
should be your proud consolation and satisfaction 
to know that you can protect and aid such orphan. 

I wish, furthermore, that you could have a 
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JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 ench. 75.000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphau Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th .. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N . 8, COO 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N... 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 3, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 3, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case -Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins. $100 each. 2,500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each... 4, 000 

20 Sewing Machines; $75 each.*.. 1,500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each...1. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &.c., $1 to $3 

each. 14, 000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors' National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of ttie Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, aud enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj.-Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcliam, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C. ; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y. ; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; I). C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y. ; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Ya.; Hon. Ebon C. IngerBoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deraiug, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N' Y. ; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C.. Ind. ; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon^ 
J. B. Grinnel,M. C., Iowa ; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 


























































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


TTOR THE LADIES. 

T S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. WYLIE. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY & CO., 

eJ Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington.. 

W M. R. RILEY & BRO.. 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goode 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Mark et, Washington. 

fcjg^One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

t) » Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I iuvite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
b uyipg elsewhere. 

£ 3 pAll articles warranted to prove as^epresented. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


W. BURDETTE, 

Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car- 


W. 

peting, Oihcloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh sffeet, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 


INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. ___ 

R. FOLEY, 

. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 


TOHN OGDEN, 

fj Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tiu, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


E H. & H. I. GREGORY, 

• Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo- 
site the PoBt Office, Washington, D. C. _ 

TJ WHEELER & SON, 

Ju;. Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics' Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 
ix Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, 6 outh side, near lltli street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

W EBB & BEVERIDGE,- 

Late Chas. S. Fowler <fc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

I^^Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


R 


A. HILL & CO., 

» Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


CEATON HOUSE, 

U Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, <fcc., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. &. O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

_ •_ ___________ 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
band and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. BookB 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, &c. __ 

T )LANCHARD <fc MOHUN, 

) Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. _ 

M CKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray <fc Semmes. Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

OAMUEL TILSTON, 

0 Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

puu qiaaAog jo jauioo ‘(595 puu ajusepijAV ‘sionbi'j 

pun ‘sanj^ ‘sauoooj*) Xpoiuj ‘s-eoj, ouij 
‘HHi-ANS V 'OHD 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


693 


693 


B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

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Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


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W. BURCHELL, 

1 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&,c ., corner Fourteenth and # F streets, Washington, D. C. 


r SEVENTH STREET. 

JuU S. Heilbriin & Bro., Boots and Shoes of 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows' Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO.,' 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason <fe Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

Li. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K Btreets, Washington, D. C. 


|?LANNERY BROTHERS, 

L 1 Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

• Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
Btreet. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gent*, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
JTgP’Prices oa th© decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City._ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

O Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
<fcc., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

pEORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

VJ Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

n C. WILLARD’S 

Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 90$, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, <fcc., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before tho varioui 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 

|JANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawrfs, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

] EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

n J. STEER, 

I • Agent for the JVheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sideB. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

• Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 

K EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

UTEVENS’, HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen's Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

F IRE INSURANCE, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. J. M. Latta. 

K ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. _._ 

'I HE BEST SODA WATER, 

1 With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT & SON 

t) • Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, and ShoeB, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

/ IOTTHELF & BEHREND, 

VJ Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, <fcc., No. 389 Seventh 
Btreet, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 

Busi ness closed on Saturday. _ 

1ACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, <fcc., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 

T7IRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 


H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke <fc Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
I^ONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 

J^ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 
EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the iormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Bropht. John T. Burch. 

JJROPHY 6l BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Prea’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

' NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS <fc CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 

• 

Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

Confectionery and ice cream 

MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE and retail, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mango, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

•C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D. 


A. COFLIN CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6 th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, See. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 121 to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Lifo Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|^CE CREAM! ICE CREAM ! 1 ICE CREAM ! I! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON &. CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

m 

JOHN F. ELLIS, • 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 
Sole Agency for the celebrated 
CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

• 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

•GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9th and lOfA streets. 

This Institution is conducted by tUPFathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “ to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a. Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 

M TAYLOR & CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

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“Witli Malice towards None; with Charity for All.” 


WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 


VOL. I. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

AN INVOCATION. 

“COME TO OUR FAIR.” 

BY B. B. FRENCH. 

Come to our Fair! 

Come ye who have one spark of patriotic feeling, - 

Come ye to whom the soldiers orphans’ cry appealing, 
Touches that sacred chord of your tenderest nature, 
Planted in every bosom by our Great Creator. 

Come to our Fair! 

Come to our Fair! 

Come ye whose Bpeaking eyes with burning tear drops 
glisten 

When to the tale of wo you sadly, kindly listen; 

You, who can feel the debt due your slain defender. 

Who left, to die for you, the dear ones and the tender, 
Como to our Fair! 

Come to our'Fair! 

Come ye and give to us a spirited ovation, 

One that shall echo praise from all the mighty Nation, 

One that shall drivo from hearts deep suffering and sad¬ 
ness, 

That shall fill the orphan’s cup to the brim with gladness. 
Come to our Fair! 

Come to our Fair! 

Come all —we’ll welcome you with our thanks, our smiles, 
our blessing, 

Come and give cheerily, grim want is now oppressing; 
For all your worldly gifts this bear in memory ever, 

You lay up in Heaven treasure that will fail you never. 
Come to our Fair! 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

OUR SOLDIERS. 

BY GRACE GREENWOOD. 

“ Common Soldier,” the old English term for 
the Private, can never be adopted by us—ours 
are such uncommon soldiers. I have a profound 
respect for them, when they respect themselves, 
and a warm feeling of personal gratitude. I am 
bringing up my little daughter to look on the men 
in blue coats as her best friends and benefactors. 
Rebel sympathizers say we are “ spoiling ” the 
soldiers, by too much praise and petting. 1 would 
rather have on my conscience every “ spoiling ” 
sin of the Sanitary Commission than one sin of 
omission toward the soldier. 

Certain journals of southside proclivities make 
much of every quarrel, or street disturbance, in 
which a blue-coat figures. They unconsciously 
pay a compliment to the soldier, in demanding 
that he shall behave better than other men ; and 
they are right; he should. He bears in his uni¬ 
form, the dignity of the United States on his 
back. I have seen much of soldiers, during the 
past few years, in camp and hospital. I have 
traveled in cars crowded with them. I liked to 
watch them and listen to them when they did not 
make too much of their expletive and expectora¬ 
tive privileges. Soldiers are a hearty, jolly, gen¬ 
erous, irrepressible set- of fellows, with, some¬ 
thing grand about the hardest of them. A cause 
like that of ours would kindle, a soul under the 
ribs of moral death. They have given a dash, a 
fire, an impetus and a picturesqueness to our na¬ 


tional life which it lacked of old. Ah, “ the pity 
of it ” thatThey should pass away so fast! In 
sorrowful awe have I ever walked down the sad 
aisles of the hospital, beholding its glorious 
untitled sufferers scarred, maimed, disabled by 
sickness—the mournful witnesses of Liberty’s 
struggle with Oppression, grand memorials of our 
national valor and glory—pale as monumental 
marble, pathetic as broken columns. To me, 
there is hot in the wide world so melancholy, so 
unspeakably pathetic a place as the hospital 
burying-ground. There is no grave within that 
camp of death, by which I cannot kneel in tears, 
and forget that the poor fellow lying below used, 
perhaps, to swear, and drink bad whiskey, and 
confiscate cliickens, and break the Sabbath, and 
light his pipe with the chaplain’s tracts. For the 
soul of me, I can only think how bravely he 
fought, and how uncomplainingly he died ; 
how, perhaps, an old mother or a young 
wife mourned for him, or poor little children 
cried bitterly, because papa would never, never 
come.home from the war. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

AMERICA IN THE VAN OP THE NATIONS. 

BY REV. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D. D. 

The triumph of civil and religious liberty in this 
country from the time our independence was de¬ 
clared is the great fact of modern history. The 
conquests already gained are marvellous, and 
those yet to come will transcend all that are past. 
Europe judged of us as a republic as she judged 
of the Greek and Roman republics of thousands 
o'f years ago ; as she judged of the little republic 
of Switzerland, hung up like a crow’s nest in the 
fastnesses of the Alps, shielded from destruc¬ 
tion by mountain ramparts, but making no weight 
in the scales which work the political balance of 
that continent; as she now judges of the loose 
and disjointed forms of South American repub¬ 
lics, that have to this day barely maintained ex¬ 
istence without throwing into the combinations 
of the great powers any preponderating influ¬ 
ences. There was generally throughout Europe, 
at the commencement of the war of the rebellion, 
a profound and pitiable ignorance not only of our 
geographical position and the extentand resources 
of our public domain, but also of the individual, 
social, and religious character of our people, of 
the nature and workings of our form of govern¬ 
ment, of the history of our growth and expansion, 
and of the peculiar genius of our industrial, 
educational and philanthropic economies, and of 
all those institutions, organizations and forces 
which have characterized the national life and 
augmented the power of our country in a degree 
so surprising. When the storm of civil strife 
was gathering the despots of the Old World, cal¬ 
culating upon the certainty of our downfall, 
pointed their millions of subjects to the spectacle 
as a beacon of warning never to be forgotten ; 
and thus the eyes of all mankind were turned 


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upon us in a scrutiny to which no people was 
ever before subjected. We have, so far,come 
safely through the ordeal of fire and blood, 
astonishing the world at every new turn of 
our fortunes, and giving an exhibition of pro¬ 
gress in Christian civilization which to-day 
stands the admiration and wonder of the nations. 
Already our advanced position in the mighty 
progress of humanity is thrilling the down-trodden 
millions in the most distant regions, with a new 
hope, and working up the elements which have 
been dormant so long that must one day make a 
new heaven and a new earth for the happiness of 
the human race. To have been a soldier of the 
Union in a contest for such rewards is an 
honor to be coveted indeed ; to have been a 
martyrforsuch a cause is a glorious immortality; 
to be the children of such heroes, living or dead, 
is the highest title of distinction earth can bestow ; 
and to minister to the orphans of such fathers is 
thejoint best work of God’sangels in the charities 
of time. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

CONVERSATIONS IN EUROPE DURING 
THE WAR. 

Foreigners, hostile to our country -while 
our calamities were at their height, made 
no secret of venting their spite against us, 
and it was often found that this prejudice 
was set off in a fitting frame of ignorance 
as ridiculous as it was supercillious and dic¬ 
tatorial. A few instances of the replies 
given to foreign insolence and arrogance 
by some of our people, and related to Dr. 
Sunderland, while in Paris, will be found 
below. 

NATURAL DIVISIONS BETWEEN THE NORTH AND 
THE SOUTH. 

Messrs. H. and T., two young Americans, 
were ascending the Nile with an English party 
of ladies and gentlemen who were constantly 
annoying them about the war in their country, 
etc., etc. One day one of the most imposing of 
these ladies ’broke out with this sage interroga¬ 
tion, “ Mr. H. pray teH us why does the north 
continue this cruel war to compel the south to 
this unnatural Union; I see by the maps you 
are united by only a mere hairs-breadth strip 
of land ?” To which the young Yorker, with a 
twinkle in his eye, shrewdly replied “That, 
madam, is just the reason; you see the strip is 
so narrow just there that we can’t get our 
troops through fast enough to whip the rebels 
before they are able to recruit again.” 

FLOWERS. 

On another occasion this sapient wonftin of 
Britain’s Isle asked the same gentleman “if 
there were really any flowers in America?” To 
which he naively replied, “why, no, madam, not 
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transplant a few from England,but after a little 
while they generally sickened and died. No, 
madam, we have no flowers in America to speak 
of.” 

PICS AND POTATOES. 

A burly Englishman assailed one of our busi¬ 
ness men in transit by railroad from Liverpool 
to London. The usual common places of English 
exultation over our troubles were indulged, evi¬ 
dently to the great satisfaction of the small 
auditory in the compartment. After his senti¬ 
ments had been pretty fully expressed, the 
American said he would answer by telling a 
story. Messrs. Smith and Jones were two 
farmers in our western country living in the 
same neighborhood; one day a stranger rode up 
to Smith in an excited manner and said: “Sir, 
what sort of a boy has your neighbor got back 
yonder? I think he is the strangest child I have 
ever known, and should not wonder if he has a 
little touch of craziness.” Why, said Smith, I 
don’t think so; neighbor Jones’s boys always 
appeared bright enough to me; what are your 
reasons? Why, said the man, I came by there 
just now and the boy was hanging on the fence 
in plain sight of a potatoe field, toward which 
several pigs that had broken through were fast 
making their way, and I shouted to the boy, 
“boy,don’t you see those pigs there?” “Humph!” 
replied he, “our pigs.” “ Yes, but don’t you 
see they are going to roo^ up the potatoes?” 
“Humph!” he grunted again, “our potatoes.” j 
“ I think the boy must be a little out of his 
senses.” 

After this the Englishman subsided. 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.! 

HEROIC WOMEN. 

Men go forth to battle with martial music, pran¬ 
cing steeds, flaunting banners, and all 

“The pomp and circumstance of glorious war.” 

Their names are handed down to posterity as 
the authors of great deeds, the achievers of great 
triumphs. But a thousand times more grateful 
is the heroic devotion of those noble women who, j 
like the Sister of Charity or Florence Nightin¬ 
gale, forsake the luxuries of comfortable homes 
to seek encounters with hardships and terrors I 
before which masculine courage often sinks ap¬ 
palled. Men rush forward to the bayonet charge | 
with dan, but woman, with quiet resolution and 
unfaltering nerve, quails not before the charge 
of pestilence and death, in their most hideous 
shapes. Man, with beating brow and angry 
word, inflicts the ghastly wound which lets out 
the blood and destroys the life of his adversary. 
Woman, with gentle smjle and sweetest word of 
sympathy, binds the gash and staunches the 
blood of friend or foe. No pasns are sung for 
her great victories over even death himself—but 
silently,deeply in our hearts we record her glori¬ 
ous achievements. All honor to the noble and 
generous women who labored for our braves 
when they stood 

“ Between our loved homes and the war’s desolation,” 
and now labor to assuage the sorrows and lighten 
the afflictions of the widows and orphans of the' 
“unreturning brave.” 

-Every man ought to aim at eminence, not 

by pulling others down, but by raising himself; 
and enjoy the pleasure of his own superiority, 
whether imaginary or real, without interrupting 
others in the same felicity.— Johnson. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

OUR CAUSE. 

In the name of Him who, with outstretched 
arms, gave his life’s blood for all mankind, we 
present our cause to a nation of freemen, pre¬ 
served in their freedom and nationality by the 
life’s blood of the martyred fathers of the dear 
little ones whose cause is our cause. 

We demand for them a nation’s gratitude. We 
do not beg. A proud and honorable .people, de¬ 
livered from national destruction, the greatest of j 
all calamities, need not be importuned to deal 
liberally with the bereaved little ones who bear 
the honored names of those generous souls, who I 
laid down their lives that we might live in the rf 
happy enjoyment of national honor, freedom, 
and Union. 

The soldiers’orphans are children of our house¬ 
hold, and worse than infidels would we be, if we 
failed to provide for them. A guardianship so 
willingly assumed we must not neglect; to a trust 
so solemnly confided we dare not prove false. j| 
But to guard faithfully our trust we must work, 
individually and in concert; we must be active in ' 
devising the most efficient means of caring for 
these little ones in time. 

It is now they need our aid ; in a little while 
they will not want our care. Their prattling 
voices and pattering feet will soon assume the II 
sonorous tones and graceful carriage, the melliflu- , 
ous notes and manly tread of self-reliant men and 
stately women, who will not need, nor even ac- j 
cept, our charitable aid. 

Honored with ennobled names, and emulous j 
of the deeds of heroic sires, by their own bold | 
exertions they will hew their way through life’s I 
vicissitudes—no longer appealing to us to give j 
what they can obtain for themselves. Time 
flies—we must be quick if we would earn the 
consciousness of having discharged our duty, 
and gain the reward promised to those who father 
the fatherless. We share the honor and partake 
the glory of the patriot dead when we labor to 1 
complete the work they had begun. This is our 
cause. 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.) 

missing. 

Thereare in ourland thousandsof poor orphans 
and widows and mothers pining hourly for news 
of some loved one whose fate no one seems to ! 
know. He may have fallen in some out of the 
way skirmish, with some little foraging party, or 1 
in an obscure prison,or sinking under the fatigues 
of the toilsome march of night, crept aside to die ] 
unseen by his companions. 

Do you know of any such? Read Miss Clara ! 
Barton’s list of “ missing men,” and if you can 
give any information of any whose names are ; 
there, lose no time in communicating it. Your ! 
news may be sad, but it will relieve heart-burn- ; 
ing anxieties, and perchance assist sorrow- 
stricken and impoverished relatives to obtain I 
arrears of pay now necessarily withheld because II 
there is “ no proof on file of the soldier’s death.” j 

Want of Tact. —The most agreeable asso- j| 
.dales in the everyday intercourse of society, are 
those who put us in a good humor with ourselves. 
Tactless people have a wonderful faculty of ef- ; 
feeling the opposite. However well tuned may 
be the instrument they touch, their rough, incon- ! 
sequent fingers always strike some jarring string, j 
Wounded sensibility exaggerates their bluntness 
into insult—confusion enters the doors where i 
they pass in—discord follows in their steps. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

GIVE ALMS. 

Christian readers,without troubling yourselves 
with the utopias of philosophers, or the pretexts 
of the men of the world,give alms every lime that 
an occasion presents itself and you are able to do 
so; do it individually and in conjunction with 
others. Remember that God, from whom you 
hold all that you possess, prescribes to you a 
duty; in disobeying which,you draw upon your¬ 
selves the same evils from which you do not 
wish to relieve your brethren. The alms that 
you give will draw down upon you tlve blessing 
of your heavenly Father, and the preservation 
of those who are most dear to you. 

Ye rich, the beggar has with you a common 
origin; it is your flesh and blood that you suc¬ 
cor; in rescuing your brethren from the sorrows 
of poverty you work also their conversion. The 
alms which you give them makes them renounce 
the bad actions they meditated. You yourselves 
in thus laying aside from your fortune a part for 
the poor, escape the dangers of avarice or of vain 
and often ruinous habits. What farther shall I 
say to you, Oh, ye rich! It is perhaps Jesus 
Christ in person who demands your alms. In 
giving it, you render yourselves like the God 
whose love extends itself to all men, who are all 
poor compared to you. See how Jesus Christ 
commends him who gives a cup of water in his 
name; how he glorifies the charity of the Samari¬ 
tan. In following the example of the God Sa¬ 
viour,who passed his life in doing good, you will 
make to yourselves friends, who, when the earth 
shall crumble under your feet, will receive you 
into eternal tabernacles. 

Prepayment of Postage. 

A clerk in the St. Louis postoffice, some months 
ago, found a ten dollar bill on the street. He 
appropriated it to the paying of postage on let¬ 
ters dropped into the office without being pre¬ 
paid. By permission of the postmaster he also 
affixed a notice to the letter, informing the per¬ 
son to whom it was directed that it was detained 
on account of postage, and realizing how import¬ 
ant it was to have letters forwarded immediately, 
he had placed the necessary stamps on the let¬ 
ters, asking the return of postage stamps of equal 
value, addressed to “ Good Will,” St. Louis P. 
O. “Good Will ” has forwarded about twenty- 
five letters a day, which would have otherwise 
gone to the Dead Letter Office. Some do not 
comply with the request, but those who do gen¬ 
erally send twice as many stamps as he puts on 
their letters. He also receives contributions of 
money, so that there is still nine dollars on hand. 
He is sangine that the fund will maintain itself. 
He has received in return for the forwarding of a 
letter, the following : 

Deqooin, III., May 26, 1666. 

“ Good Will ” in name, “ Good Will ” in deed, 

Yours is a trusting, simple creed— 

To speed the “ bird of message ” on, 

Uncertain of its sure return, 

To bring again its postage fee 
That urged it on as speedily. 

“ Good Will ” in name, “ Good Will ” in thought; 
Thine is a mission heaven taught. 

IIovv many hearts with waiting faint, 

Grow weak and weary with complaint, 

While tidings full of joy may lie 
Neglected long—no “Good Will ” nigh. 

Accept, then, with my warmest thanks, 

A check on this richest “Kind Thoughts” hanks, 

To be drawn at the pleasure of one “ Good Will,” 
And increasing by compound interest still, 

WJjile for others you do as you’ve done by me, 

May none be ever less grateful than 

Maggie. 


-Why is electricity like the police when 

they are wanted? Because it is an invisible 
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Tlic Last Hours of General Scott. 

[From tile New York World, May 30.] 

For forty years past he has made West Point 
his summer residence, and it was for this pur¬ 
pose that he came here by a special steamer, on 
Thursday, the 10th inst. At that time he was 
very feeble, as, indeed, he had been for some 
years past. In spirit, however, he was as cheer¬ 
ful as usual, although to his most intimate friends 
he frequently stated that he believed his end was 
drawing nigh. On the day of his arrival he said 
to Captain Boynton that he had come to West 
Point to die. Captain Boynton replied that he 
hoped not; but the General repeated his state¬ 
ment, by which it would seem he had a presenti¬ 
ment that his mortal career was rapidly reaching 
its close. Notwithstanding his feeble health, he 
was able to rise as usual every morning, and went 
out riding every afternoon, until Sunday, when 
his physician advised him to remain at his rooms. 
On Saturday afternoon, he not only took his ac¬ 
customed drive to Cozzens, but devoted several 
hours to writing letters. He was exceedingly 
weak after this labor, but apprehended no ill ef¬ 
fects from it, although he felt more than usually 
exhausted. During the night he slept soundly, 
and in the morning seemed to be much refreshed ; 
but he kept his bed for most of the day, in obe¬ 
dience to the physician, the assistant-surgeon of 
the post, Dr. Marsh. On Monday, his daugh¬ 
ter, Mrs. Hoyt, who came upon a visit from the 
city on Saturday, returned to New York, leaving 
her father, as she supposed, on a fair way to re¬ 
covery. He was in excellent spirits, and although 
he felt assured that the end was nigh, he did not 
apprehend that death was then standing by the 
bedside, ready at any moment to give the fatal 
blow. During Monday night he experienced a 
chill, but the doctor thought it would pass off in 
the ordinary maimer, and that no immediately 
unfavorable result would come of it. This, how¬ 
ever, did not prove to be the case. From that 
time until his lips were closed forever he uttered 
but a few words. Even this fact did not create 
any alarm among the officers of the post; the 
General had experienced so many attacks of ill¬ 
ness during his sojourns at this place, that they 
were periodically expected. At 9 o’clock this 
morning he was known to be very ill, but al¬ 
though he died at 11.5 o’clock, it was not until 
10.45 that it became .evident that death was very 
near. At this time the chaplain of the post, the 
Rev. J. A. French, was sent for, and immedi¬ 
ately hurried to the bedside of the dying man. 
General Scott was unable to speak a word, but 
signified, by look and motion, that he was con¬ 
scious that he was soon to die. The chaplain 
took his hand, and asked him several questions, 
which were answered by a slight pressure, which 
conveyed to those present the assurance that the 
dying chieftain was resigned to his fate, was ready 
to die like a soldier, a Christian, and a'man. Rev. 
Mr. French then solemnized the last sacramental 
offices, and while he was giving utterance to a 
prayer the spirit of General Winfield Scott took 
its flight. Besides the chaplain there were pres¬ 
ent at the time, General G. W. Cullum, Super¬ 
intendent of the Military Academy, Assistant 
Surgeon Marsh, and the General’s body servant. 
The intelligence of the death of General Scott 
was at once communicated to the garrison of reg¬ 
ulars stationed here, and also to the cadets. The 
regular business of the place was suspended and 
the flags were lowered to half-staff. General 
Cullum at once telegraphed to Secretary Stanton 
and General Grant, at Washington, for instruc¬ 
tions, and in the evening received a telegram 
from each of those officers, both of whom ex¬ 
pressed their sorrow at the loss of so great a 
man. General Grant signified his intention to 
be present at the funeral, and Mr. Stanton re¬ 
quested to be informed as to the arrangements to 
be made for the obsequies. A guard of honor 
was placed in charge of the remains, and was on 
duty during the afternoon and night. This con¬ 
sisted of the officers of the highest rank at the 
garrison. Arrangements were made for holding 
the funeral in the chapel on the post at 1 o’clock 
in the afternoon of Friday. 


JCf^The soldier’s orphan is the nation’s ward. 


All Old-fashioned Choir. 

The congregation of which Mrs. Sigourney was 
a member in her young days liked plain, slow 
music, but the leader of the choir loved the brisk 
fugues, where one part leads off and the rest fol- 
fow like a flock of sheep. She thus describes an 
amusing performance, which shows that the love 
for artistic effect is not a modern passion: 

We one Sabbath morning gave out a tune of 
the most decidedly lively and stirring character, 
which we had taken great pains in practising. 
Its allegro altissimo opening— 

“ Raise your triumphant songs 
To an immortal tune,” 

startled the tranquility of the congregation as 
though a clarion had sounded in their midst. 
The music being partially antiphonal, compre¬ 
hended several stanzas. On we went compla¬ 
cently, until the last two lines: 

“ No bolts to drive their guilty souls 
To fiercer flames below.” 

There was the forte of the composer. Of course 
it was our duty to give it full expression. Off 
led the treble, having the air, and expending con 
spirito upon the adjective “fiercer,” especially 
its first syllable, about fourteen quavers, not 
counting setnies and demies. After us came the 
tenor, in a more dignified manner, bestowing 
their principal on “flames.” “No bolts, no 
bolts,” shrieked a sharp counter of boys, whose 
voices were in the transition state. But when a 
heavy bass, like claps of thunder, kept repeating 
the closing word “below,” and finally all parts 
took up the burden, till, in full diapason, “ guilty 
souls”, and “ fiercer flames below” reverberated 
from wall to arch, it was altogether too much for 
Puritanic patience. Such skirmishing had never 
before been enacted in that meeting-house. The 
people were utterly aghast. The most stoical 
manifested emotion. Our mothers hid their faces 
with their fans. Up jumped the tithiifg-man, 
whose business it was to hunt out and shake re¬ 
fractory boys. The ancient deacons slowly 
moved in their seats at the foot of the pulpit, as 
if to say, “ Is not there something for us to do 
in the way of church government?” 

As I came down from the gallery a sharp, 
gaunt Welsh woman seized me by the arm,say- 
tng: 

“ What is the matter with you all up there? 
You begun very well, only too much like a 
scrame. Then you went gallivanting off like a 
parcel of wild colts, and did not sing the tune 
that you begun, not at all.” 


Beautiful Figure. 

Two painters were employed to frescoe the 
walls of a magnificent cathedral; both stood on 
a rude scaffolding constructed for the purpose, 
some eighty feet from the floor. 

One of them was so intent upon his work that 
he became wholly absorbed, and in admiration 
stood off from the picture, gazing at it with de¬ 
light. Forgetting where he was, he moved back¬ 
ward slowly, surveying critically the work of 
his pencil, until he had neared the end of the 
plank upon which he stood. 

At this critical moment, his companion turned 
suddenly, and, almost frozen with terror, beheld 
his imminent peril; another instant, and the en¬ 
thusiast would be precipitated upon the pavement 
beneath; if he spoke to him it was certain death— 
if he held his peace, death was equally sure. 
Suddenly he regained his presence of mind, and 
seizing a wet brush, flung it against the wall, 
spattering the beautiful picture with unsightly 
blotches of coloring. The painter flew forward, 
and turned upon his friend with fierce impreca¬ 
tions; but startled at his ghastly face, he listened 
to the reeital of danger, looked suddenly over 
the dread space below, and with tears of gratitude 
blessed the hand that saved him. 

So, said a preacher, we sometimes get absorbed 
in looking upon the pictures of this world, and 
in contemplating them, step backward, uncon¬ 
scious of our peril; when the Almighty dashes 
out the beautiful images, and we spring forward 
to lament their destruction—into the outstretched 
arms of mercy, and are saved ! 


The Boss of a Wife. 

In comparison with the loss of a wife, all other 
bereavements are trifling. The wife ! she who 
fills so large a space in the domestic heaven; she 
who busied herself so unweariedly for the pre¬ 
cious ones around her, bitter, bitter is the tear 
that falls on her cold clay. You stand beside her 
coffin, and think of the past. It seems an amber- 
colored pathway, where the sun shone upon 
beautiful flowers, or the stars hung glittering 
overhead. Fain would the soul linger there. No 
thorns are remembered save those your hands 
may unwillingly have planted. Her noble, ten¬ 
der heart lies open to your inmost sight. You 
think of her now as all gentleness, all beauty,all 
purity. But she is dead 1 The dear heart that 
laid upon your bosom rests in the still darkness 
upon a pillow of clay. The hands that have 
ministered so untiringly are folded, white, and 
cold, beneath the gloomy portal. The heart 
whose every beat measured an eternity of love 
lies under your feet. The flowers she bent over 
with smiles, bend now above her in tears, shak¬ 
ing their petals, that the verdure aroiwid her may 
be kept green and beautiful. 

There is no white arm over your shoulder; no 
speaking face to look up into the eye of love; no 
trembling lips to murmur—“Oh, it is too sad!” 

There is so strange a hush in every room; no 
light footsteps passing around. No smile to greet 
you at nightfall. And the old clock ticks and 
strikes, and ticks—it was such music when she 
could hear it! Now, it seems a knell on the 
hours through which you watched the shadows 
of death gathering upon her sweet face. 


“We Sliall Eat tile Fruit.” 

A blacksmith had in his possession, but under 
mortgage, a house and a piece of land. Like 
many others, he was at one time fond of the so¬ 
cial glass, but was happily induced by a friend 
to join the Temperance Society. About three 
months after, he observed his wife one morning 
busily employed planting rose-bushes and fruit- 
trees. 

“ Mary,” said he, “ I have owned this cot for 
five years, and yet I have never known you be¬ 
fore care to improve and ornament it in this 
manner.” 

“ Indeed,” replied the smiling wife, “ I had no 
heart to do it until you gave up the drink. I had 
often thought of it before, but 1 was persuaded 
that,-should 1 do it, some strangers would pluck 
the roses, and eat the fruit. Now, with God’s 
blessing, this cot will be .ours, and we and our 
children may expect to enjoy the produce. We 
shall pluck the roses and eat the fruit.” 


A Beautiful Sentiment. 

Shortly before the departure of the lamented 
Heber for India, he preached a sermon which 
contained this beautiful sentiment: 

“ Life bears us on like the stream of a mighty 
river. Our boat at first glides down the narrow 
channel—through the playful murmurings of the 
little brook and the windings of its grassy bor¬ 
ders. The trees shed their blossoms over our 
young heads ; the flowers seem to offer them¬ 
selves to the hands, we are happy in hope, and 
grasp eagerly at the beauty around us—but the 
stream hurries on, and still our hands are empty. 
Our course in youth and manhood is along a 
wilder and deeper flood, amid objects more 
striking and magnificent. We are animated at 
the moving pictures and enjoy ments and industry 
around us; we are excited at some shortlived 
disappointment. The streams bear us on, and 
our joys and griefs are alike left behind us. We 
may be shipwrecked, but we cannot be delayed; 
whether rough or smooth, the river hastens to 
its home, till the roar of the ocean is in our ears, 
and the tossing of the waves beneath our feet, 
and the floods are lifted up around us, and we 
take our leave of earth and its inhabitants, until 
of our future voyage there is no witness save the 
Infinite and Eternal.” 


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For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1866. 

All communications intended for this papor should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate.” 
at the Fair Building, comer of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Bead. 
.SAmuel Wilkeson.* 

Morton McMichael. 

Dr. B. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney, 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Bev. Byron Sunderland. 
Oliver Wendell Holmes. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 

Mrs. II. C. Ingersoll. 

Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphinc P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Fanny Forrester. 

Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
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THE UPRISING OF 18Gl-’64r. 

Nothing in history transcends the moral 
grandeur and sublimity of that spectacle! 
For a few dark months, indeed, it seemed 
as though our government, our country, 
our nationality, the very heart, soul, and 
body of that Union established by our fath¬ 
ers had all gone down or was about sinking 
in the chasm opened by the political earth¬ 
quake of secession. Where were our ru¬ 
lers, our law-givers, our magistrates, our 
chieftains? Where were the defenders of 
the mighty cause of justice and freedom in 
the earth ? A storm had broken on the 
head of the nation, and its fury was sweep¬ 
ing and shrieking in all the high places of 
the land; words of bitterness and deeds of 
violence portended the disruption of the 
Republic ; confusion, recklessness, and dis¬ 
order reigned over the multitudes; the bad 
were proclaiming aloud and with exultation 
their evil purposes; the good were weeping 
and sighing in secret places; the wise vainly 
attempted to point out the miseries impend¬ 
ing and warn the nation from the precipice 
on which it hung; unnumbered prayers 
ascended to ITeaven to avert the calamities 
about to fall upon us; but the inexorable 
train of events moved on, and the walls of 
devoted Sumter first drew from the cloud 
of war, surcharged with wrath, its light¬ 
ning bolt. No word of magic, no diviner’s 
rod could have more instantly changed the 
aspect and condition of things throughout 


the land. The long agony of suspense was 
over. Up rose the flower and strength of 
the loyal people, and the great clans of the 
North and West and Middle States came 
pouring down to the field of battle. Who 
that witnessed the scenes of that'day here 
in the Capital and elsewhere throughout 
the country will ever forget their new and 
thrilling character. They came at the call 
of the country, column after column, march¬ 
ing to the South to save the Republic and 
rescue a down-trodden race from oppres¬ 
sion. How many glorious sons of the Re¬ 
public do we remember who passed us here 
on their way to their gory beds, and the 
undying fame which now forever enshrines 
them- This august exhibition continued 
for four eventful years to startle and fill the 
world with awe. It has regenerated the 
nation, broken the bonds of the wicked, 
and set a new seal of Heaven’s favor on the 
land of our home, the land we love so well, 
now more consecrated and more dear than 
ever. Since so many hundreds of thou¬ 
sands of our glorious heroes have mingled 
their ashes here, oh! let these graves be 
tenderly cared for, and the children of the 
soldiers, who fell for our country’s cause, 
be made to feel that the Republic has a 
hand to help them living, as well as a 
tongue to speak the praise of the fathers 
dead. Gold and silver can never measure 
the priceless things they purchased for the 
country with their lives. 


AN APPEAL. 

To the institution of a National Home 
for the orphans of soldiers and sailors, we 
call for the hearty support and earnest sym¬ 
pathy of the public. If there is one feel¬ 
ing in the loyal American heart which may 
be called intense, it is love and respect for 
the brave men who fought for the nation 
and crushed the rebellion, and a grateful 
memory of those who lost their lives in the 
great struggle. Whatever measure of pros¬ 
perity is granted to this nation hereafter, 
and whatever of strength and duration is 
secured to republican principles will be due 
to the heroes, both nameless and famous, 
w r ho fought under the flag of their country 
and trampled the rebel ensign in the dust. 
To the memory of the loved and the lost it 
is the duty of the present hour to erect 
“monuments more lasting than brass”— 
institutions of charity and education, where 
the great principles for which they died may 
be perpetuated in the lives and hearts of 
their posterity, aud where their children, 
thrown upon the world, may be protected 
and cared for. It is such an institution that 
is intended to be founded by the ladies of 
Washington at the national capital—the 
great prize so stubbornly fought for by the I 


rebels and so heroically protected by the 
great Army of the Potomac. 

The energy which the ladies have dis¬ 
played in getting up this Fair is little less 
than miraculous. They have collected 
money and goods from every State and 
Territory in the Union. They have en¬ 
listed the sympathy and the good offices of 
some of our first citizens and most cele¬ 
brated statesmen. They have made every 
arrangement, as we are informed and be¬ 
lieve, necessary to make the Fair a splendid 
success, not merely in regard to the amount 
of money that will be made, but the beauty 
and variety of the goods offered for sale 
and the novelty of many of the attractions. 
We think it the duty of all our citizens to 
render what aid tTiey can to this laudable 
undertaking. 

TO CORRESPONDENTS. 

We are in the receipt of several accepta¬ 
ble articles which shall appear in due time. 
We ask our patrons to bear in mind that 
this enterprise, which was intended to have 
begun with the fair, was not commenced 
until three days after, and that it is desira¬ 
ble first to bring up each days’ accounts 
which are now in arrear. 

It is proper that the “Advocate” should 
contain a full account of each days’ pro¬ 
ceedings, and as soon as these arrears are 
brought up, more space will be left for cor¬ 
respondence and other interesting matter. 

THE FAIR BAST NIGHT. 

The fair continues to be the great attraction of 
the season, as may be judged from the fact that 
three hundred dollars were last night taken in at 
the ticket office. The presence of Stephens, the 
“Chief Organizer of the Irish Republic,” in¬ 
duced many of his countrymen to visit the fair 
for the evening, and there was a further attraction 
in the Mozart Band, which occupied the gallery 
and furnished some excellent music. 

About nine o’clock James Stephens, the orator, 
of the evening, ascended the speakers’ stand and 
was greeted with rapturous applause. Mr. Hall, 
president of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
delivered a brief address, in which he said that 
he was about to introduce one who had done 
more for Ireland than any other living man, and 
who, had he not been engaged in the cause of 
Ireland, would, prompted by his love of liberty, 
been engaged in that of our country in the late 
war. He then introduced Mr. Stephens, the 
great leader in the fight for Irish independence. 

Mr. Stephens arose and was greeted with a 
second round of applause. He then said: 

Ladies and Gentlemen: I feel it a great honor, 
indeed, to have been invited here by the ladies 
to deliver an address. 1 do not mean to say a 
great many words. The cause in which these 
ladies are concerned is patriotic and charitable. 
When the soldier leaves his home to fight, his 
only thought is of his wife and children—whether 
they shall be protected; and if he be sure of that 
protection, his arm will be nerved to nobler 
efforts, and his rough couch appear a bed of roses. 
All that is done in this way is well done, and it 
is your bounden duty to do it. In regard to 
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thanks of the whole nation, and they will receive 
them. As I said before, I did not intend to make 
a lengthy speech, but simply to say a few words. 
I hope, in a better time, to see that the State will 
provide for all these orphans in a manner not 
humiliating but honorable to them. Sooner or 
later that will be done, and it is a blot on civili¬ 
zation that these children, the children of heroes, 
should be made the mere recipients of charity, 
however well disposed. I hope that this time is 
not far off. I have nothing more to say, there¬ 
fore I will conclude. 

Mr. Hall then rose and stated that^e had np 
other speakers to offer, when he was interrupted 
by cries of “ Shellabarger.” That gentleman 
was repeatedly called for, but failed to respond. 

At the conclusion of the address, Mr. Stephens 
descended to the floor,and a crowd gathered around 
him, seeking introductions. Many had their 
wishes gratified, and the crowd then dispersed 
in the direction of tables and other points of at¬ 
traction. 

Among the most interesting objects at the fair 
is the Andersonville tabie, in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton and Mr. Dorrence Atwater, whose 
names are identified with the commission sent to 
Andersonville by the government to make ar¬ 
rangement for the proper interment of our Union 
dead at that place. The articles are placed in 
show cases and appropriately labeled. Among 
them a fragment of wood taken from the “dead 
line ; ” a checker-board made of a barrel head ; 
the original mail box, of rough pine wood, with 
a small opening for the admission of letters, and 
a headboard of Southern pine, bearing the num¬ 
ber 7,GC6, which was taken from the grave of a 
near relative of Miss Barton. A number of 
drinking cups, soup dishes, plates, &c., of tin, 
wood, gourds, and turtle shells attracted much 
attention. A sieve on exhibition is made of a 
tin pail cover, punched with nail holes, and was 
used in sifting the coarse corn and cob meal 
which was served out to the prisoners. The ar¬ 
ticles are too numerous to mention in detail, and 
we will, therefore, only call attention to a fine 
lithograph representing the interior of the stock¬ 
ade, and two specimens of pressed flowers and 
leaves, which are placed in neat frames and sus¬ 
pended over the table. 

The Floral Temple, under the superintendence 
of Miss Lizzie Howard, continues to be an im¬ 
portant point of attraction. In addition to the 
supply of flowers daily received from the excel¬ 
lent superintendent of the government botanical 
gardens, Mr. Smith, Miss Howard is constantly 
receiving flowers from other sources. Yesterday 
she received a number of boquets composed of 
rare exotics from Mrs. President Johnson. One 
of the most touching decorations received yes¬ 
terday was a basket of flowers, accompanied by 
the following letter. 

“ Miss Howard : I send you by bearer a 
basket of flowers for your beautiful stand. They 
may, perhaps, be considered more valuable from 
the fact that they came from the National Ceme¬ 
tery at this place. 

“ Hoping they may in some small degree con¬ 
tribute to the success of the noble work in which 
you are engaged, 

“1 remain, very respectfully, your obedient 
servant, H. P. R. Holt, Sup’t U. S. N. C. 

“ Alexandria, June 11, 186G.” 

A new attraction was added last evening, which 
has already received considerable attention. We 
refer to a beautiful Malacca cane, with solid gold 
head, which is to be presented to the member of 
the Plouse of Representatives receiving the high¬ 


est number of votes. The cane was presented 
to R. Cohen, esq., of this city, and is in charge 
of Mrs. Major Alberger. The ballots for the 
respective candidates are placed in a tin box, 
which will not be opened till the close of the fair. 

1 The supper-room, under the direction of Mrs. 
J. C. Lewis, Mrs. R. B. Clark, and Mrs. J. W. 
Angus, deserves a more extended notice than we 
have heretofore given it. It is tastefully deco¬ 
rated with flowers and evergreens, and the tables 
are abundantly supplied with everything required 
to allay the most voracious hunger or tempt the 
most delicate appetite. Lunch is furnished from 

2 to 4, dinners from 4 to 6, and suppers from 9 
to 10§ p. m. Two magnificent pyramid cakes 
and one large loaf cake were presented from the 
festival of the Calvary Church, and are duly ac¬ 
knowledged by the ladies in charge. They also 

acknowledge with pleasure very valuable assist¬ 
ance received from the following firms : The ta¬ 
bles, refrigerator, &c., from H. F. Zimmerman 
& Co., 530 Seventh street; chairs. &c., from W. 
B. Moses, 508 Seventh street. Mr. J. Markiter, 
of 486 Seventh street, has furnished several ele¬ 
gant picture-frames with convex glasses. Mr. 
George E. Kennedy makes liberal deduction in 
the articles purchased at his store, 508 Seventh 
street. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis acknowledges the receipt of 
a box of valuable articles from Mrs. Dr. Edward 
Vanderpool, of No. 133 McDougal street, New 
York ; among them are beautiful specimens of 
work done by pupils in the Institute for the 
Blind. One of them — a hair wreath—would 
challenge the best efforts of art, aided by sight. 
Another, a national flag, with standard and base, 
all in bead-work, with other -articles in beads; 
and a small landscape, painted in oil colors—all 
from the same institution. 

There are also a variety of articles in crochet 
work beautifully executed, ornamental articles in 
Terra Cotta ware and porcelain, and accompany¬ 
ing them a photograph view of Ladies’ Home, 
United States General Hospital, corner of Lex¬ 
ington avenue and Fifty-first street. 

A beautiful silver cake basket at the Marine 
Table, which was raffled off, was won by a Mr. 
Reynolds, who has not yet appeared to claim 
his trophy. The ladies in charge of the table 
are anxious to see him and turn over to him his 
property. 

Several new contributions have been received 
at the New York Table, including a rich crimson 
velvet cushion and watch case, embroidered with 
gold, valued at $20, which were presented by 
Mrs. Blitz. Also a box of miscellaneous fancy 
articles, donated by Misses Mary and Fannie 
Bartlett, of Brockport, N. Y., and a cane made 
of a fragment of the rebel ram Merrimac, con¬ 
tributed by Mr. Pollard. 

The New England Kitchen is well patronized, 
and during the entire evening the table was oc^ 
cupied by visitors who did justice to the bounti¬ 
ful supply of substantial edibles provided for the 
repast. 

The vote on the sword at the close of the fair 
lastevening stood asfoliows: Howard,247; Sher¬ 
man, 122; Hancock, 49; Sheridan, 42; Thomas, 
20; Meade, 2; scattering, 9. 

The friends of the respective candidates for 
the possession of the gold-headed cane rallied in 
force last night, and the voting became lively, 
especially between the friends of Senators Har¬ 


ris and Doolittle. The friends of the former 
proved themselves the stronger party, and the 
vote now stands as follows: Harris, 237; Doo¬ 
little, 235; Fessenden, 11; Cowan, 16; Sherman, 
54; Sprague, 10; Sumner, 9; Trumbull, 24; An¬ 
thony, 10, and Hendricks, 1. 

On the dressing-case the vote at the close last 
evening was as follows: Howard, 167; Grant, 
48; Chase, 21; Banks, 1; Sherman, 4; Stanton, 
4; Colfax, 9; Thomas, 1; Johnson, 30; Hancock, 
7; Stevens, 2; Commodore Radford, 14; scatter¬ 
ing, 3. Senator Sprague donated $20, making 
100 votes, which he gave to Howard. 

The vote on the rifle to be presented to the 
member of the committee of the Soldiers and 
Sailors’Union receiving the largest number of 
votes closed as follows: W. Short, 8; L. J. Bry¬ 
ant, 7; Major Dougherty, 4; Sergeant Dake, 3; 
W. C. Porter, 1; Major Bramhall, 1. 

This evening addresses will be delivered by 
Hon. G. Clay Smith, of Kentucky, and Marshal 
Gooding. 

Last evening Mr. H. N. Copp drew a large 
cake at the Michigan table, and Mr. Van Riper 
drew a handsome sugar-bowl at the Independent 
table. 

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE. 

Philadelphia, June 4, 1866. 

I will not seem invidious by thanking only the 
good ladies from my own State, who are now in 
Washington doing scrmuch for the orphans of 
Pennsylvania’s fallen braves, but, as a citizen of 
our whole country, I thank every person engaged 
in the noble work for the tintiring perseverance 
which I hear they have displayed, among many 
difficulties, since the first inception of the under¬ 
taking until now, the eve of its opening. That 
the Fair will be a success, I do not for a moment 
doubt, for when have the people of this country 
been called on to aid in a good cause that they 
have not responded in the most generous man¬ 
ner?—and what better cause could there be than 
that of feeding and clothing and educating the little 
ones whose fathers laid down their lives to pre¬ 
serve the liberties that we are now enjoying? 
When our beloved country was being deluged 
with the blood of its children, and when no man 
knew when4he end would come, who among us 
would not have given half—nay all that he was 
worth, if that sacrifice would bring us peace 
again ? Peace has been brought us—at but slight 
sacrifice to some, but alas! at a fearful one to 
many families, whose sole protectors have been 
cut off. Let us not forget them. Let us not for¬ 
get that we owe our present happiness as a nation 
to the bravery of the fathers of the little ones 
who are now stretching their arms towards us. 
Suppose our children were in the position of 
these young orphans,and that you and I, reader, 
had given our lives to our country? In dying on 
the battle-field would we not have felt confident, 
would we not have a right to expect, that our 
children would not be left to want by the people 
of the nation we fought to save? Most assuredly 
we would, and most assuredly these children will 
not be allowed to suffer for any of the comforts 
that their fathers provided when they lived. We 
are too thankful to a good Providence for His 
bounties, and too grateful to the strong arms that 
preserved our liberties,to allow a single soldier’s 
orphan to want a meal. 

Keystone. 









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Results of Moderation. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


Health and longevity are not the only results 
of moderation in diet. Its influence is far from 
being limited to the body; its effect on the mind 
is still more important. 

Julius Caesar, constitutionally addicted to ex¬ 
cess, when resolved on some great exploit, was 
accustomed to diminish his diet to an extent truly 
marvelous,and to this diminution he ascribed the 
clearness and energy of mind which distinguished 
him in the hour of battle. 

When great mental vigor was needed by the 
First Napoleon, he used the same means to at¬ 
tain it. To his rarely equaled moderation in diet, 
Dr. Franklin ascribed his “ cle'arness of ideas” 
and “ quickness of perception,” and considered 
his progress in study proportionate to the degree 
of temperance which he practiced. While Sir 
Isaac Newton was composing his “Treatise on 
Optics,” he confined himself to bread and a little 
sack and water. Scarcely less rigid was the ab¬ 
stinence of Leibnitz,when comparing some parts 
of his “ Universal Language.” D’Aubigne re¬ 
lates of Luther, on the authority of Melanchthon, 
that “ a little bread and a single herring were 
often his only food for a day ! Indeed, he was 
constitutionally abstemious; and even after he 
had found out that heaven was not to be pur¬ 
chased by abstinence, he often contented himself 
with the poorest food, and would continue for a 
considerable time without drinking or eating.” 
Dr. Cheyne, a celebrated physician, reduced him¬ 
self from the enormous weight of 448 pounds to 
140 pounds, by confining himself to a limited 
quantity of vegetables, milk and water, as his 
only food and drink. The result was a restora¬ 
tion of health and mental vigor—and, amid pro¬ 
fessional and literary labors, uninterrupted health 
and protracted life. An eminent man once made 
this remark, “ that nobodytever repented having 
eaten too little.” 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


AN1EL WALDRON, M. D., 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. in. 


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H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

F rederick hugle, 

Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liqrtors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew &. Go’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 

C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D URANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT &. BRO., Proprietors. 


RADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(fl^-No one visiting the city should fail tcf see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

IJIHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated this valuable system. 
Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


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HE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 
OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN I1ITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE. President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


JjROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net. profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. R. Plant, 

General Agent. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 

H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop ^<irt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction^ we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9tli and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be fc»ld at $1 each. 75.000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers aud Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum. the balance, after deducting expenses, 1 o be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers aud Sailors* Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18,000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street. 

between M and N. 5,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N~. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

♦ 1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1,000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver*VVatches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 HuntingX^ase Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings. $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines. $100 each. 4, 000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each... 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets. $75 each. 1, 500 

50 Silver Castors. $25 each. 1,250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c.,*$l to $3 

each.-. 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, aud thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —MAJOR H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ aud Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER. BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenek, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine. M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcbam, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan. ; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. (^. ; Gen. O. V. Dayton. N. Y. ; lion. Tlios. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Fornej r , esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard'Wallacli, Mayor, Washington. D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Iugersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; non. A. H. 
Lafliu, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M.*C.. Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; lion. George W. 
Julian, M. C.. Ind.: Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grianel,M. C.,Iowa; >Iaj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 






































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


I. OR THE LADIES. 

1 S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
street*, keeps constantly on hand a handsome .stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, Ac., Ac. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, bet ween Seventh and Eighth streets. _ 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

DOGAN A WYLIE, 

D Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, i 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Scuuue,) 
Washington, D. C. • 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY A CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, .*106 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

Y1TM. R. RILEY & BRO.. 

Vi Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

I^^One Price, and that the Lowest. ^*§^1 

T^W. COLLEY, 

• p ) . Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

13^ All articles warranted to prove as represented. 


W 


W. BURDETTE, 

Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, Ac., 3^ 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. w 
One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 


INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, AC. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, Ac., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 

"f R. FOLEY, 

fj . Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts.. 
Washington, I). C. Agent^for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. < 


TOHN OGDEN, 

ei Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, Ac., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


P H. A II. L GREGORY, 

Li. Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, Ac., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


ITENRY BAYLEY & CO., 

J1 Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, Ac. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

If WHEELER A SON, 

J \ Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 


C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods. Fancy 
Articles, Ac., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD A BROS., 
ii Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Aveuue, south side, near-llth street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Sit am Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB A BEVERIDGE, 

VV Late Chas. S. Fowler A Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China. Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, Ac., Ac., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall. Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

P^Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

D A. HILL A CO., 

D i Plumber A Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 

C EATON HOUSE, 

0 Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


WJ D. SHEPHERD, 

1 1 . Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, Ac., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


W II. A O. H. MORRISON, 

i Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 


pIBLE, TRACT, AND SABBATH SCHOOL DE- 
1) pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com- ; 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books. Music Books, ; 
Question Books, aud Sunday School requisites always on I 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, j 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as ; 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- j 
ery, Ac. _ 

pLANCHARD A MOHUN, 

l) Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, I 
D. C. 


YICKNEW A BELL, 

Successors to Murray A Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half aud Sixth 
streets. 


C AMU EL TILSTON, 

‘ ’ Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near I 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 


pun qiuoAog jo jaujoo ‘695 pan apwoioq^ ‘saonbrj 

, pun ‘sauiAV ‘sauaooj£)jCjunu^ ‘bboj, aui^ ('iVT 

O.'G ’HHXAitis v oao .0J6 


B arbour a Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

f/ • Dealer in Fine Family.Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Conntry Produce, No. 496 Niuth street, near D, Washing- 
ton, D- C. 

AT W. BURCHELL, 

li • Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
Ac., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


rA/? SEVENTH STREET. 

J'JO S. Heilbrun A 


Bro., Boots and Shoes of 506 

all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 


IT7M. G. METZEROTT A CO., 
i V Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos aud Mason A Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperbangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames. Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, Ac. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 


T A. MEINERS, 

1j. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


PLANNERY BROTHERS, 

I Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ. 

♦ Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, £c. 
[I^IpPriceB on the decline. 


WALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

IT First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. 


TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
Ac., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


G eorge w. cochran a co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
Ac., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


n C. WILLARD’S 

Vi Ebbitt House, corner of Fpurteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


IJENSIONS 


AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 


JAMES FULLERTON, 


Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 


Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, Ac., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies. and atteuds generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


HANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER A BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

1 EWIS JOHNSON A CO., 

\j Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 


H J. STEER. 

1 • Agent for the Wheeler A Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, aud 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

W E. BROWN, 

if t Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal^ 


I)EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
I \ Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared iu the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

V. TEVENS’. HATTERS, “ 

And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods ; also, Shirts made to order. Sales room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


PIRE INSURANCE, 

r Room No. 7 Washington Building: Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


Hallet Kilbourn. J. M. Latta. 

K ILBOURN A LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. _ 

' I HE BEST SODA WATER, 

I With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, comer of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

"j B. OLCOTT A SON 7 

0 « Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good aud careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 


H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

/ 1 OTTHELF & BEHREND, 

Vj Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, Ac., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday._ 

TACKSON, BROTHER A CO.. 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, Ac., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

. And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch # 

JgROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

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Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital .$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CIIAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. EARNER, Secretary. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423,680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1, 000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

aHHIic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Ilo^eton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICECREAM!! ICECREAM!!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 


JjURST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
|^ONE MILLION DOLLARS. ^1 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 

J^ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 
EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


Q A K HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. * * 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. II. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 

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gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND HE TAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

• 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
toriTi s 

. C. WHITE, Proprietor. 

A. COFLIN & CO’S 


SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9th and 10 tli streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the namfc of the “PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President . 


NATIONAL 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


l^’Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
whore he will bo able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 12£ to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Qoods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


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ARNDEN EXPRESS, 


401 Pennsylvania avenue, 


Washington, D. C. 


TOR RENT, 

1 Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparenees 
painted and ornamented. 













































“With Malice towards None ; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. 

WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 13, 1866. 

No. 3 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

VOICES OF THE DEAD. 

BY MARY E. NEALY. 

Up from a tliouSuid hillsides softly rising, * 1 
Wierd voices borne upon the winds of May, 

Breathe out, Oh ! if our blood you’re truly prizing, 

Unto our dear ones pay the debt to-day. 

By the warm heart-strings which would bleed and quiver 
To tear away from round their trembling forms; 

By the brave patriot Bouls which yet would shiver 
To think of leaving them to brave life’s storms; 

By the young mother crowned with love’s soft glory, 
When first she breathed her baby’s balmy breath; 

By all her lonely toil—a sad, sad story 
Of pain and want— of sickness and of death; 

By all our toil and sweat and pain and dying 
That our beloved land might still be free ; 

By the dark fields, where groan to groan replying 
Broke, like a wail across the midnight sea; 

By the long, lonely nights when heart-sick yearning 
Bound the strong spirit in its iron chain— ■ 

The longing for one hand to cool the burning, 

For ono dear voice to talk away the pain; 

By the dark months within a Southern prison, 

Each dragging moment one whole day of death, 

Where the sweet salutation, “Christ is risen !” 

Seemed but a mockery to the tortured breath; 

By all these skeleton forms now coldly lying 
Upon the dark, dark earth of Andersonville, 

Let us not hear our children’s voices crying, 

Give them a shelter and their goblets fill. 

Fill with the milk of human love and blessing; 

Let them not lack a parent’s boundless love. 

Starve not their hearts of sympathy's caressing, 

And we will bless you from our home above. 

We gave our lives, but left you what was dearer 
Than life to us. Accept the holy trust; 

So shall our spirits to your homes draw nearer— 

So shall our bodies rest within the dust. 

So shall the world in all the future ages 
Deny Republican ungratefulness; 

So History hail, in her undying pages, 

. Onr land as “Father to the Fatherless.’’ 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.) 

“TALL OAKS PROM LITTLE ACORNS.” 

Near the close of the war, and on one of the 
days appointed by our late lamented President 
for national thanksgiving to the God of battles 
for the victories*that had been vouchsafed our 
arms, the patriotic Governor of Pennsylvania 
was preparing to leave home to deliver an ad¬ 
dress appropriate to the occasion, when he was 
waited upon by two little children who solicited 
alms. The day was cold and wintry ; the chil¬ 
dren thinly clad. Their attenuated forms, their 
pinched features, and the settled look of sorrow 
depicted on their countenances, awakened the 
liveliest emotions in the heart and enlisted the 
warmest sympathies of the Governor. He re¬ 
lieved their necessities, and in response to his 
inquiries ascertained that their father, a Pennsyl¬ 
vania soldier, had yielded up his life a sacrifice 
to the cause of the Uiyon, and his family, thus 
bereft of their natural protector, had been re¬ 


duced to penury and want, and forced to beg 
their daily bread from door to door. Generally 
benevolent as the people of all the loyal States 
have been to the families of those who went forth 
to preserve their lives, and ever ready to respond 
to that commendable virtue of charity, which 
covereth a multitude of sins, there were yet many 
cases of individual want—notwithstanding the 
numerous Sanitary and Christian commissions 
and societies and religious organizations—cases 
where from modesty, from sickness, from hope 
deferred, and sometimes despair, indescribable 
sufferings were endured, and the helping hand 
was outstretched too late. The liberality of our 
people, displayed in princely donations, in per¬ 
sonal services, and in collective bodies during 
that memorable four years, was unparalleled in 
the civilized world. The interview between the 
Governor and the homeless orphans of the hon¬ 
ored dead created an impression not easily to be 
effaced, and one that has since brought forth an 
hundred fold. The thought instinctively took 
possession of his mind that while we were pre¬ 
paring to celebrate our victories, to sing our hun¬ 
dred songs of rejoicings for the triumphs of our 
arms, to prepare fitting laurels for the brave gen¬ 
erals who led, and additional comforts for those 
wild bore the heat and burden of the day, re¬ 
pelled the attacks of the insurgent foe and con¬ 
tended so nobly for the mastery ; while we were 
exulting and glorying over brilliant results, and 
offering prayers to the Most High for the speedy 
end of the war, we were apt to forget our duty 
to the thousands whose hearthstones were deso¬ 
late. On that day hundreds of homes were 
shrouded in mourning. In many instances chil¬ 
dren of the gallant dead were left penniless and 
entirely unprotected. They were the heirs of the 
State, and had purchased their heritage at a fear¬ 
ful cost. Something must be done immediately 
to relieve thSir necessities, and some permanent 
provision must be set apart for their benefit. The 
Governor’s energies and best endeavors were 
devoted to the speedy accomplishment of this 
laudable object, and a nucleus for an appropriate 
fund was formed by a contribution of fifty thou¬ 
sand dollars from the Pennsylvania Railroad 
Company. Then came the close of the war. 
Ladies who had labored night and day for the 
benefit of various commissions, resolved to con¬ 
tinue the good work in aid of the orphans of the 
soldiers and sailors of the Union. Mammoth 
fairs were held in leading cities. Immense sums 
were realized. The Legislature of the State of 
Pennsylvania were stimulated with the same 
spirit of benevolence, and voted an appropria¬ 
tion of three hundred thousand dollars for the 
same purpose. All the orphans of the dead he¬ 
roes of Pennsylvania are now comfortably situ¬ 
ated. They are schooled in their respective 
counties, and properly cared for until they reach 
the age of sixteen years, when, under the guard¬ 
ianship of suitable persons, they will be placed 
in positions to earn their own livelihood and to 


become useful citizens. And all this was the re¬ 
sult of the visit of two little orphan children to 
the Governor of Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving 
Day. Was it only chance that directed these 
humble supplicants to appeal to the Executive on 
that memorable day? This question was pro¬ 
pounded to a celebrated divine in the city of 
Philadelphia, who promptly and significantly 
Responded, “It was the work of God.” 


LETTER FROM OLIVER WENDELL 
HOLMES. 

The following letter was received at the Mas¬ 
sachusetts table from the facetious writer and 
beautiful poet, Oliver Wendell Holmes, the “ Au¬ 
tocrat of the Breakfast Table ” of the Atlantic 
Monthly. It was written at the request of the 
lady manager (Mrs. D. D. Tilton) of the Massa¬ 
chusetts table at the Union Orphans’ Fair: 

Moses Siveetser, esq. : 

Dear Sir: I must respond to your polite and 
flattering request by asking you to accept for the 
Fair two of my books, which contain some things 
in them more like to be read with patience, if not 
with pleasure, than anything I should write to 
order at short notice. To write a lyric is like 
having a fit, you can’t have one when you wish 
you could, (as, for instance, when your bore is in 
his third hour and having it all his own way,) 
and you can’t help having it when it comes of 
itself. 

If it had so happened a lyric attack had seized 
me just at the moment 1 received your letter, be 
sure that you should have had a copy of verses 
such as one finds written out and lying before 
him on his desk after the spasm has gone off. 
But having had a paroxysm three or four days 
ago, the nervous energy had expended itself, and 
I must therefore hold up a book in each hand as 
a shield against your friendly attack, hoping that 
they will not prove as impenetrable to any who 
may undertake to read them as to your attempts 
upon my importunate muse. 

I am yours, very truly, 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 

Boston, June 9, 1866. 

We are glad to learn that the lady managers of 
the Orphans’ Fair are corresponding with the 
leading men of their several States, soliciting them^ 
to use their influence and aid. The benevolent 
will esteem it not only a pleasure but a duty they 
owe to their country and those helpless orphan 
children, beqeathed to them by the brave defend¬ 
ers of our Union, who freely gave their lives that 
the Republic might be preserved. And their little 
children are left, with their life’s blood, for their 
country’s good ; and as the guardians of these 
precious relics, a grateful nation accepts them as 
“ her jewels,” and the time will come when 
“ they will rise up and call her blessed.” Go 
on, noble ladies, in your good work, and Heaven 
will bless you. M. S. 

































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CONSCIENCE MONEY. 

Washington, D. C., June 12, 1866. 

To the Secretary or Treasurer of 

the Soldiers and Sailors’ Fair: 

I take the liberty of giving you an account of 
a little “ affair ” which happened to me at the 
“ Fair ” last evening. 

I entered the building about 8 o’clock, took a 
survey of the different tables, and other interest¬ 
ing things, peeped in the “ Skating Park,” vis¬ 
ited the “Old Folks’ Kitchen,” indulged in a 
plate of strawberries and cream, sipped at “Ja¬ 
cob’s Well,” tried my luck in the “Fishing 
Pond,” had the “Ten Cent Puzzle ” explained 
to* me, afterward “ took a grab ” and numerous 
chances at the “ Whirley Gig,” besides having 
purchased something from the “ Pennsylvania 
Table ” for the baby. I found my physical feelj 
ings and pocket-book sympathizing with each 
other, on their exhausted condition, and so far 
felt gratified at being able to contribute my mite 
for the benefit of the soldiers and sailors’orphans. 
I then wandered about the room in search of a 
comfortable standing place, from which 1 could 
view the “ Fair ” sex, as they promenaded by, 
and unfortunately I located myself directly under 
the “ owl cage ” and the label on the cage just 
reached to the rim of my hat. The label reads 
thus—“An eye to business.” “ Twenty-Jive cents 
for teasing the owl; ’’and now comes the joke, my 
whiskers were suddenly pulled, I was pinched, 
and then a twenty-five cent^note was thrust into 
my hand. I did not know what it all meant until 
I looked up and read the sign hanging to the cage 
directly over my head—“Twenty-five cents for 
teasing the owl,” not till then did the thought 
strike me that I had been taken for the oicl. I was 
very much confused, and left the Fair imme¬ 
diately. 

I found the twenty-five cent note in my pocket 
this morning, and as.it rightly belongs to the 
“orphans” 1 herewith return it. 

Very truly, yours, A Visitor. 


lowing committees were appointed in conse¬ 
quence. 

A committee to wait on Mrs.McMulloch Mrs. 
Lane, of Indiana, and Mrs. Sherman, of Ohio, 
to ascertain by what means they could best co¬ 
operate with these ladies,J who have taken an 
active interest to have their States display a due 
sympathy for the objects of the Fair. 

A committee to obtain information relative to 
organizing an excursion upon the river with a 
view of devoting the proceeds to the Fair. And 
also a committee to wait on the ladies in charge 
of the Fair and confer with them upon the mode 
by which the citizens of these States could best 
aid the ladies in their noble work. 

An adjourned meeting will be held on Friday 
night, and in the meantime it is expected that 
the committees, which are composed of “live” 
men, will have ascertained some mode and prob¬ 
ably several modes by which the citizens of Ohio 
and Indiana can in a material and effectual way 
demonstrate that their hearts are in sympathy 
with the objects of those who are conducting it 
so successfully. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

OHIO AND INDIANA. 

The citizens of Ohio and Indiana, resident at 
Washington, met at the rooms of the Union 
League, on Ninth street, on Monday evening, 
pursuant to previous notice, to consult how they 
might co-operate with those who are conducting 
the Fair. 

In the course of discussion it was apparently 
well understood that they did not and could not 
at so late a day expect or hope to do anything 
as States, but only make a united contribution 
and effort as citizens of those States. After con¬ 
siderable interchange of views in excellent spirit, 
a standing committee of six from each State, 

’ with power to fill vacancies, was finally appointed 
to meet at the office of the Ohio Military Agent, 
on F street, the next evening at 8 o’clock. 

Accordingly at eight last evening, the commit¬ 
tee of six from each State, and several other 
citizens met at the office of J. C.Wetmore, esq., 
the Ohio State Mititary Agent, on F street be¬ 
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth. The com¬ 
mittee organized by electing W. L. Woods, 
President; L. J. Wilson, Vice President; A. M. 
Gangewer, Secretary, and J. C. Wetmore, Treas¬ 
urer; and after an interesting and animated col¬ 
loquy, resolutions were introduced and the fol¬ 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

CONVERSATIONS IN EUROPE DURING 
OUR WAR. 

ARTICE II. 

THE VALUE OF AN ENGLISHMAN’S OPINION. 

A rather pompous Briton, at a table d’hote, in 
Berlin, with some dozen or fifteen people taking 
their dinner, to compose his audience, addressed 
an American gentleman, sitting at the table with 
him vis avis, in the following gratuitous and rather 
patronizing style: “It strikes me, sir-all, that 
your war, sir, in your country, sir-ah, is a very 
great outrage, sir-ah, upon the peace of the world, 
sir. It strikes me, sir-ah, that your government, 
sir-ah, is one of the most despotic and corrupt 
systems, sir-ah, that has been seen, sir-ah, in 
modern times, sir-ah. It strikes me, sir-ah, that 
you will never be able, sir-ah, to subjugate the 
South, sir-ah. It strikes me, sir, that all the re¬ 
finement, sir-ah, and I may say, sir-ah, all the 
chivalry, sir-ah, of your country is in the South, 
sir-ah. It strikes me, sir-ah, that Lee and Stone¬ 
wall Jackson, sir-ah, are the only real captains, 
sir-ah, that the war has produced, sir-ah. And 
it further, sir-ah, strikes me that the late United 
States, sir-ah, is, excuse me, sir-ah, a very big 
(excuse my opinion, sir-ah) humbug, sir-ah.” 

At the conclusion of thisspeech, which seemed 
to please the fancy of the larger portion of the 
company, the speaker seemed to pause for a re¬ 
ply, as if, however, no reply were possible. 
Whereupon the American, raising his eyes and 
his voice together, and directing them steadily 
upon his opponent, first called a waiter to his 
side, and then slowly emphasised these words : 
“ Among all the things that strike you, sir, has 
it never struck you, sir, that your opinion is of 
no consequence whatever? Jack, bring me some 
bread!” “ Oh, well, sir-all,” replied the Eng- 
s lishman, “ if you take that view of the case, 

sir-.ah ”- “ That is just the view of the case 

we take, sir,” said the American, and went on 
with his dinner as if nothing had occurred. 

England will learn this lesson more thoroughly 
as the years roll on. 


IL^Uiiited we stand—divided we fall. 


PROCEEDINGS AT THE PAIR. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1866. 

The great National Fair for the orphans of our 
deceased soldiers and sailors gives abundant 
promise of being a grand success. The building 
was thronged with visitors during the whole of 
last evening, and the various tables were so lib¬ 
erally patronized as to keep the ladies in charge 
of them busily occupied in waiting on customers. 
There was an appearance of order and complete¬ 
ness both in the general appearance of the room 
and in the garniture of the several tables which 
in some degree was lacking on the^ipening even¬ 
ing. We noticed some new features,which were 
added yesterday, the skating pond in the north¬ 
east corner, and the soda fountain between the 
sword stand and the music stand, being among 
the most conspicuous. The “skating pond ” is 
an optical and mechanical contrivance, by means 
of which you see within an octagonal box of 
about thirty inches in diameter what appears to 
be a broad sheet of ice, whereon hundreds of 
merry skaters of both sexes appear to be moving 
in the most intricate figures, bewildering the eye 
by the rapidity and regular irregularity of their 
movements. It appears extremely natural and, 
perhaps, admits of only one criticism, viz: that 
the proportion of awkward new beginners is en- 
entirely too small to be in strict accordance with 
nature. If the artist could have contrived to 
treat us to an occasional tumble, it would have 
heightened the interest marvellously, besides 
making the mimic pool much more like an actual 
one. It need not be remarked that the soda 
fountain is regarded as an important acquisition, 
for in such weather ns this ice-cold soda-water is 
a beverage which needs no one to proclaim its 
merits. In front of the Kentucky Table we no¬ 
ticed an autograph letter of General Dix, dated 
the 29th of January, 1861, in which occur the 
famous words, “If any man attempts to haul 
down the American flag shoot him on the spot.” 
On the wall behind the same table, and the Na¬ 
tional Table adjoining, is a relic of the Mexican 
war, which will be viewed with interest. It is 
the flag which General Scott hoisted in the city 
of Mexico after the capture of that place. 

At the Massachusetts Table we noticed a fine 
breech-loading Maynard rifle and shot-gun com¬ 
bined, the barrels being movable so that either 
can be used at pleasure. It is accompanied by 
all the necessary implements for loading and 
keeping the piece in order,and accoutrements for 
use, and the whole are enclosed in a beautiful 
rosewood case. Miss Mary E. Tilton has it in 
charge, and it is to be raffled off at fifty cents a 
chance, the number of chances being four hun¬ 
dred.. 

The Post Office is now in full blast, and the 
most perfect arrangements for the prompt deliv¬ 
ery of letters have been made. The portrait of 
the Postmaster General hangs over the window 
as a sort of voucher for the bona fide character of 
the establishment. Mr. A. S. Chamberlain has 
entered upon the performance of her duties as 
postmistress, and is assisted by Miss Eva Mills. 
We have not heard whether these ladies were 
required to take the oath of office before being 
installed. 

The Floral Temple is quite a popular place of 
resort, and is ably managed by the presiding 
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day with fresh flowers from the Government 
Botanical Gardens and other sources. 

This evening the “ Curiosity Shop ’’and “ Old 
Folks’ Kitchen ” will be open to the public at 7j 
p. m. Among other treasures in the “ Curiosty 
Shop ” will be some Andersonville relics, col¬ 
lected and brought away by Miss Clara Barton 
and Dorrence Atwater. In the Kitchen will be 
an abundance of luxuries, such as baked beans, 
brown bread, (Boston home-made,) doughnuts, 
edibles popularly known and used in the New 
England States. The ladies in attendance will 
all be arrayed in the fashion of long ago, and all 
who wish to form a vivid idea of how theirgrand- 
mothers looked in their youthful days should be 
sure to go. 

Yesterday morning Mrs. Carlisle, of the Ken¬ 
tucky and National Tables, received a beautiful 
basket of flowers from the White House, accom¬ 
panied by the compliments of Mrs. Johnson. 

At the table of the Soldiers and Sailors’Union, 
the tickets for the graryl concert to be held in 
August next, for the same object that the present 
Fair has in view, are being rapidly sold. 

The contest for the sword mentioned in our 
report yesterday is beginning to wax warm and 
interesting. At a little after 11 p. m. the vote 
stood as follows: Meade, 1; Hancock,22; How¬ 
ard^; scattering, 8; Sherman, 7; and Sheridan, 
9. The vote for Howard was still running up 
rapidly when we left. 

Yesterday morning some person helped him¬ 
self to a pocket-book belonging to Mrs. Snead, 
of the Kentucky Table, which contained a dozen 
season tickets. If the individual who took it 
will return the pocket-book we are authorized 
to state that he will be made welcome to the 
dozen tickets. A basket of flowers was also 
stolen bjr some one from Mrs. Carlisle’s (Na¬ 
tional) Table. By returning them the thief will 
be rewarded with the smiles of an approving 
conscience. t 

The following is a list of letters remaining last 
night at the Fair Post Office: 

F. Y. Anderson, Major Alberger, Charles Bai¬ 
ley, C. E. Blanchard, Wm. H. Burnett,Charles 
Bell, 2; Mr. Beamer, Isaac Casey, R. Carlisle, 
George T. Driggs, P. A. Flynn, Charlie Fowler, 
Daniel Gillette, H. P. Howard, E. Hoover,Wm. 
F. Harvey, Mr. Hurley, Geo. W. Knox, L. A. 
Lath top, Ed. Lewis, Miss Mary Lecount, Miss 
A. B. Mahon, Miss McDougall, Miss Lena Pope, 
Miss Hattie Page, Miss Jessie Powers, Miss 
Kate Ramsey, Miss Bertie Reynolds, 2; Miss 
Bettie Torbert, 2; Miss Kate Walters, Miss E. 
Wilkes, Miss H. Barney, Miss F. Bailey, Mrs. 
J.W. Forney, Miss Augusta Foote, Miss Mary 
Foote,Miss Jennie Foster, Miss Bettie Goodrich, 
Miss Gray,Hon.Charles Sumner, Hon. John A. 
Bid well, Hon. Francis Le Blond, Hon. William 
Whaley, J. Marricks, Mr. McDowell, Henry 
Munson,Wm.N. Peck, H. M. Robins, Mr. Rol¬ 
lins, George A. Springman, Mr. Sherman, D. B. 
Scarles, J-ohti Smith, 4; Rev. Dr. Sunderland, 
Jas. H. Seymour, Chas. Wilson, Robt.Williams. 


FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 18G6. 

The managers of this enterpise are greatly en¬ 
couraged by the liberal support it is receiving 
from the public. As on the two previous even¬ 
ings the building was last evening again crowded 
with visitors,among whom there was no lack of 


liberality. Up to the present time upwards of 
$1,200 have been taken in at the ticket office. 
Indeed, it would be an ineffaceable stigma upon 
the fair fame of our people if their could exist 
among them any apathy, or anything less than 
the liveliest interest, in an enterprise which has 
for its object the accomplishment of a work so 
noble as that of establishing a home for the 
orphans of our deceased soldiers and sailors. 

We commenced, however, not to write our 
reflections, but what w$ saw at the Fair. First 
we may mention the sword, which, although 
before spoken of, has not yet been described. It 
is richly mounted, with solid silver grip, heavily 
plated with gold, and set with diamonds on a 
solid gold enamelle*! plate, the shield also sur¬ 
mounted by a solid gold plate, containing the 
American eagle in blue enamel, surmounted by 
stars, and in the centre of every star a brilliant 
diamond, the effect of which is beyond descrip¬ 
tion. It has two scabbards—one of oreide, elab¬ 
orately and elegantly chased, and plated with 
gold ; the other, (for service,) of the same metal, 
plated in like manner, but of a somewhat plainer 
description, surmounted by stars, indicative of 
the rank of the officer who will wear it. The 
blade is a pure Damascene, etched in gold, and 
of the finest texture. The whole enclosed in a 
magnificent tuya-wood case, lined with velvet and 
mounted with gold bands. A similar sword, at 
the Sanitary Fair at Philadelphia, brought $5,000. 

The above magnificent article is accompanied 
by a gold embroidered Russia leather belt with 
solid silver mounting, a pair of richly-chased 
solid silver spurs, a heavy silk general officer’s 
sash, a gold sword-knot, and a pair of gold em¬ 
broidered passants—the whole comprising one of 
the most elegant and complete sets of equipments 
that could be conceived of, and which could not 
but be acceptable to either of the most distin¬ 
guished of our generals. The whole establish¬ 
ment was manufactured by Messrs. Wilson & 
Hutchison, successors to Evans & Hassall, mili¬ 
tary furnishers, No. 418 Arch street, Philadel¬ 
phia. The vote on this magnificent present, at 
the close of the fair last night, stood as follows: 
Meade, 1 ; Hancock, 25; Howard, 100; Sher¬ 
man, 8 ; Sheridan, 30 ; Thomas, 12 ; scattering, 
9. It is in charge of Mrs. O. D. Barrett, who 
will receive all subscriptions and record the 
accompanying votes. 

The Maine table had a new feature last even¬ 
ing in the shape of an elegant dressing-case, 
which it is proposed to present to the person who 
may receive the highest number of votes for the 
next Presidency. It is in charge of Miss A. El¬ 
liott,, of this city. So far, Grant and Howard 
appear to be the leading favorites among the fair 
goers, each having received more votes than all 
the others combined. In the vote on the gold¬ 
headed cane, which is to be presented to the Sen¬ 
ator who may receive the largest number of votes, 
we observe that Senator Harris, of New York, 
is ahead so far, having received 104 votes. 

The New England kitchen, in charge of Miss 
Lydia Hall and Mrs. Bigelow, is now in full 
operation. The.Jadies who preside and wait at 
table, dressed in the homely fashion of our early 
days, have assumed names adapted to the char¬ 
acters they personate. We doubt if their dear, 
est friends would recognize them in their present 
attire. “Mrs. Timothy Snooks” and “Aunt 


Sally” preside at the table, “Deborah Jane” 
and “ Patsy ” are the waiters, and aunts “ Betsy” 
and “Jemima” are knitting stockings for the 
benefit of the orphans. It must be remarked 
that the attractions of the New England kitchen 
are of a more solid character than those of mere 
outside show, and the cookery is such as would 
have done no discredit to tire most notable house¬ 
wife who crossed over on the Mayflower. Any 
one who leaves the fair without visiting the 
“Kitchen” will miss one of its most curious 
and interesting features. A dinner will be in 
readiness at 5 p. m. to-day. 

We notice that the Post Office has been discon¬ 
tinued, and in its place has been established an 
ice cream saloon. Is the fact owing to a defi¬ 
ciency of “ men of letters ” among the frequent¬ 
ers of the Fair, or is it simply a development of 
the national tendency to take things “ coolly ? ” 

At the National Table we noticed a splendid 
pen and ink portrait of Washington and Lincoln. 
There is a softness, a distinctness of outline and 
expressiveness about the picture of Mr. Lincoln 
that we have never seen surpassed. It is the 
work of one of the Spencer brothers, authors of 
the Spencerian system of penmanship. A large 
number of specimens of their penmanship— 
writing and flourishes—are to be seen and ob¬ 
tained at the same table. 

We should mention an improvement that was 
made yesterday. A large double door has been 
placed on either side of the building, so as to 
aflord a ready and rapid exit in case of fire or 
other accident. 

This evening it is intended to have addresses 
from several distinguished speakers. The fol¬ 
lowing gentlemen will be invited to speak: Sena¬ 
tors Morrill and Doolittle; Generals Logan, Rous* 
seau, and Ewing, and Hon. O. H. Waldo, of 
Wisconsin. The speaking will commence at 8 
o’clock. 

For the convenience of those who may desire 
any information in regard to the building and 
the management of the Fair, we may state that 
all such information can be obtained from Cap¬ 
tain A. Grant, or Major J. Edward Doughty, at 
the ticket office. 

GEMS. 

Under this head we propose to insert a single 
selection every day, eminent for its fine poetry, 
and recognized as a popular favorite. Selections 
of brevity and beauty are requested. We invite 
attention to this as a means of adding to the in¬ 
terest of our paper, and make for our first selec¬ 
tion the following as an exquisite and appropriate 

GEM. 

Ode to the brave. 

How sleep the Brave who sink to rest, 

By all their country’s wishes blest; 

When Spring with dewy fingers cold, 
Returns to deck their hallowed mould, 

She there shall dress a sweeter sod, 

Where Fancy’s footsteps ever trod. 

By hands unseen their knell is rung, 

By fairy forms their dirge is sung; 

There Honor comes, a pilgrim gray, 

To deck the turf that wraps their clay; 

And Freedom shall awhile repair, 

To dwell, a weeping hermit, there. 

Collins. 

We call the above a gem of the first water. 
Who will send uses brief and exquisite—a literary 
jewel—for to-morrow? 



















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to devote more space to correspondents and 
matters of interest. 


For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1866. 


AU communications intended for this paper should bo 
addressed “ To the Editor^f THE ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE,"' 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Bolcer. 

John \V. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton McMiehael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D*. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 
Oliver Wendell Holmes. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 

Mrs. H. C. Ingersoll. 

Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Fanny Forrester. 

Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
ace Greenwood.) 


At a meeting of the Board of Directors 
N. S. S. 0. H. held on Tuesday, June 12, 
at 11 o’clock a. m., it was— 

Resolved, That the Lady Directors meet each 
day, at 11 a. m., to report and receive written 
reports from each table of the receipts of the 
previous day and evening. Also, that each lady 
in charge of a table be required to deliver to the 
Board of Directors a written report of all receipts 
up to June 13, 1866. 

Ordered, That this notice be published three 
times in the “ Orphan’s Advocate.” 


THE ADVOCATE-HOW TO IMPROVE IT. 

We present to-day to our readers the 
third number of the Advocate, about which 
we desire to offer a few suggestions and to 
make a few explanations. 

It was the intention of the ladies to have 
the first number issued on the opening day 
of the fair, ‘instead of which, circumstances 
compelled them to defer its appearance until 
the fifth day. It is eminently proper that 
the paper published by those conducting 
the fair should contain a full account of i 
each day’s proceedings, and full notices of 
the various stalls and of those presiding at 
them, but it was impossible to publish these 
things, pertaining to four days, without 
excluding other highly interesting matter. 

We have now, we believe, brought up 
the arrears of our accounts to the day of j 
publication, and we hope to be able in future I 


A paper published for eleemosynary ob¬ 
jects, as this is, and destined only to exist 
during the fair, must necessarily depend 
mainly for its interest upon the interest 
taken in it by those who are interested in 
the objects which have called it into exist¬ 
ence. While a direct appeal to its patrons 
for support would indicate an inherent 
weakness and a want of merit in a political 
and general paper, we set out with declar¬ 
ing to our patrons that this paper can hope 
to have no merit whatever except as they 
may impart to it both brilliancy and in¬ 
terest, and we beg of them to remember 
that this is their paper, published in their 
cause, and dependent upon their intellects 
and energies for its interest and usefulness. 

Our patrons being many, and their minds 
various, we suggest opportunities for all, 
whereby all may assist in making the paper 
a valuable aid towards achieving the objects 
of the fair. 

Among other means, then, whereby the 
paper can be made of the greatest interest 
to the largest class, we propose— 

1. Communications of all kinds from all 
persons upon all subjects. Already several 
valued and able writers have enlisted in 
the good work, and their correspondence 
and contributions gratefully received and 
thoroughly appreciated. We hope not 
only that these will be continued, but that 
more will follow them in their good work. 

2. Poetry. As all, who can contrive 
to make a given number of syllables end 
with syllables that rhyme in n certain reg¬ 
ular way, believe this to be poetry, and as 
thousands can do this, it is unnecessary for 
us to instruct them what kind of poetry 
will be acceptable. And as Mr. Holmes 
and others of his class don’t take poetry as 
a man deliberately takes a bath, but get it 
by accident, in attacks, as an unfortunate 
individual gets a ducking, because he can¬ 
not help it; therefore it is unnecessary to 
suggest to them what poetry is. Doctors 
are sometimes blessed with having most in¬ 
teresting cases. We have known enthusi¬ 
astic young practitioners speak of a delight¬ 
ful fever and a lovely tumor. We hope 
some of our poet correspondents will.be 
smitten with a most magnificent attack of 
cacoethes scribendi, and that they will not 
hesitate to reveal their symptoms to us. 

3. Gems. Under this head we propose 
to insert daily one selected piece eminent 
for its beauty—all have their favorites— 
each one treasures some literary gem that 
is immortal and has been treasured by 
others and will be prized by posterity while 
man exists. All can send such selections 
and hope to see them printed, especially if 


they be as short as beautiful and as appro¬ 
priate as the one with which this portion of 
our paper has been commenced. Letmothers 
teach so sublime a gem to their children 
and let the orphans and widows learn “How 
sleep our brave.” 

4. Military anecdotes. It is desirable to 
have a column of these every day. Will our 
military patrons see that our column is kept 
closed up. 

5. Other anecdotes. The newspapers 
abound in clever, witty and humorous an¬ 
ecdotes and tales; any one can select them 
daily and drop them and military anecdotes 
into the editor’s box; and if all will do so 
occasionally what a racy little paper they 
will make for themselves and friends. 

G. Riddles and conundrums, many are 
very clever; we insert two in to-day’s paper. 
Who will send some for to-morrow? 

7. Our Post Office may be'made also a 
source of great interest and amusement. 
The ability to write a clever and amusing 
note or letter is not a talent universally be¬ 
stowed ; many ladies possess it in perfec¬ 
tion ; we hope they will exercise it upon 
this occasion, and that gentlemen will not 
let their pens be idle. We will publish 
from day to day a list of the unclaimed 
letters. 

8. The general progress of the Fair 
should also be published from day to day. 
If those in charge of the various stalls will 
at the close of each evening drop into the 
editor’s box the names of those who have 
drawn prizes, an account of the votes upon 
the various ^articles to be voted for, and a 
statement of the receipts for the day, all 
these things shall be duly published and 
will add to the interest of the paper and the 
success of the Fair. 

In this connection we call attention 
to an official notice published in another 
column upon the subject of daily receipts. 

9. A programme of entertainments also 
should have a regular place in the columns, 
stating what band would play on each even¬ 
ing four or five daj'S in advance, what 
public bodies will visit the Fair and when, 
what novelties are introduced and other 
items of like tenor. 

Here are a variety of means by which 
this little paper may be made a valuable 
acquisition to the fair, and materially aid in 
making the fair a most lively and interesting 
institution. 

These means are within the range of all 
and we hope all will avail themselves of 
the opportunities offered to add to the in¬ 
terest and excellence of their own paper. 

Contributions of all kinds can be drop¬ 
ped into the editor’s box on his table, at 
the editor’s office on the west side of the 
main entrance. 



























ai)e ® r p l) a u 0 ’ 3, & t) o t a t e 


5 


THE TRIUMPH OP TRUTH THE HOPE 
OP THE WORLD. 

The clamor and confusion of the age! 
what a din it makes! what numberless sen¬ 
timents—what conflicting opinions—from 
forum, pulpit, press, in the centers of popu¬ 
lation, on the thoroughfares of trayel. It 
is like the noise and resonance of the fabled 
anvils of Vulcan, on which were forged the 
thunderbolts of Jove. Hear the forges 
roar. See the live cinders fly from the 
heavy bar, white-heated, yielding to the 
Titan hammer’s strokes. Who that looks 
upon the spectacle may not well be filled 
with amazement; his thoughts distracted; 
his mind almost unhinged. How can any¬ 
thing take shape in such a mould of chaos ? 
Listen to the words that ring upon the air—- 
dispute, vexation—loud sounding print. 
Here a controversy,.there complaint; here 
captious criticism, there reckless misrepre¬ 
sentation. Mistake, error, calumny, all fill¬ 
ing the air with the dun smoke of human 
passions, prejudices, ignorance, and aliena¬ 
tion. Oh ye weary hearted who toil for 
the right, and strain, like Sisyplus, to lift 
the rock of labor which is ever rolling back, 
be not too faint in this perplexity. “The 
truth is mighty and will prevail”— 

“The eternal years of God are hers.”. 

Strive on! overcome ye must, since he 
who seeks the truth will surely triumph 
with it. Be not afraid! Opposition cannot 
defeat the truth; the best it can-do is only 
to delay the triumph. On this great cer¬ 
tainty of the future shall the world rest its 
hope and be satisfied. It will scatter the 
gloom, dissolve the fetters, and destroy the 
dungeons of humanity, and assure that per¬ 
fect freedom for which all creation waits. 


A TOUR OP THE FAIR. 

Will our patrons bear in mind that the 
“Advocate” was commenced four days 
after the Fair, and if they and the stalls 
over which they preside have not been duly 
noticed it has been a fault for which we are 
not responsible. 

A tour of the Fair is in preparation and 
we hope then to do ample justice to all. 


Editor’s Box.— Remember that the Edi¬ 
tor’s Box is on the counter at ^lie Editor’s 
office on the West side of the main entrance. 
Selections, correspondence, reports, and in¬ 
cidents are solicited. 


DONATIONS. 

We have received, at a late hour, ac¬ 
knowledgments of valuable and liberal do¬ 
nations which will be published to-morrow 
under an appropriate heading; and we hope 
to continue such notices from day to day. 


THE FAIR LAST NIGHT. 

As usual, the Fair last night was largely at¬ 
tended. A bout 9p.m. the orators of the evening, 
Hon. Green Clay Smith, Hon. K. V. Whaley, 
Colonel Russel, of California, and Marshal Good¬ 
ing, of this city, ascended the speakers’stand. 
Colonel De Costa, of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ 
Union, delivered a brief address, after which he 
introduced Hon. G. Clay Smith, of Kentucky, 
who spoke as follows: 

Ladies and Gentlemen: You have heard so 
many beautiful and welcome speeches before I 
entered this stand that I do not know where to 
begin or what to say to render my remarks in¬ 
teresting. But I will say that the object of this 
enterprise, so ably conducted by the ladies in 
charge, meets my approbation, as it did of every 
one who has heretofore addressed you. There 
are those in the land who must be sustained by 
the charitable contributions of loyal people 
throughout the Union. Three hundred thousand 
of the millions who went forth to battle for their 
country fell on the field of strife, and by their 
devoted patriotism we are enabled to be here and 
enjoy these festivities. Their families now look 
to us for protection, and are we to leave them 
with none to comfort and none to sympathize ? 
The Ruler of the Universe cannot and will not 
permit a people' to exist who do not provide for 
the dependent orphans of men who laid down 
their lives that their country might live. You 
did not come here to listen to speeches. Speeches 
are but interruptions, and draw your attention 
from the tables, which should be the sole attrac¬ 
tions. Give freely—not a quarter of a dollar or 
a dollar, but freely. You wish to build a mag¬ 
nificent asylum, which will do credit to the 
nation, and to educate the little orphans, who 
will ever bless you. This is a great country— 
proud, rich, and magnificent. We have passed 
safely through the greatest rebellion in the annals 
of history, and now let us bring up our youth so 
that in future generations they may learn to love 
their land. Our country will then increase in 
wealth and prosperity, States will be added to 
States, and in the lapse of years we shall become 
the most powerful nation in the world, and fur¬ 
nish an example to others. 

Interesting addresses were delivered by Colonel 
Russel, of California; Hon. K. V. Whaley, of 
West Virginia, and Marshal Gooding. 

The latter announced that on Friday evening 
next the Knights Templar would attend the Fair 
in full regalia, and on Monday evening addresses 
would be made by prominent generals and other 
distinguished speakers. 

Young gents, who have broken hearts, and 
young ladies who expect to have, are recom¬ 
mended to try the effect of taking a look at the 
“Two Cures for Broken Hearts,”and thus fore¬ 
stall the distraction in store by putting to a prac¬ 
tical application the theory that “an ounce of 
prevention is better than a pound of cure.” This 
physiological, metyphysical, psycological rem¬ 
edy is said by those who speak from experience 
(we have had none) to be a radical cure, and is 
to be found at the Michigan Table. 

An error appears in the report of yesterday, in 
which a raffle for a silver cake basket is reported 
from the Marine Table. We apologize by say¬ 
ing that although the ladies who l^gve charge of 
the table have taken no issue when the title 
Maine-iacs has been applied they most decidedly 
object to being made sailors of. Maine is not a 
sea-going State, though many of its inhabitants 
are. 

The Pennsylvania Tables are in receipt of a 
pair of elegant fruit baskets, beautifully trimmed 
with pink and blue silk,containing each a dress, 
two shirts, a saque, a night dress, and a number I 


of toilet articles and other housekeeping luxu¬ 
ries. There are also a fine collection from the 
burying ground at Gettysburg, of mosses, leaves, 
grasses, flowers,&c.,neatly pressed and framed. 

Throngs every evening continue to visit the 
“Central Skating Park,” where a vast crowd of 
minature men, women, and children are seen 
skating, sliding, and whirling about in every 
variety of icy circumlocution. It is under the 
charge of Mrs. Kessinger, arid is indeed a fine 
curiosty. 

At the New York Table we observed four bills 
which were found in the vaults of the State House 
in Richmond, after the collapsification of secesh 
rebeldom. and were “ confiscated” by one of the 
“ blue legged Yanks,” and were presented by 
Mrs. Bidwell, who received them from the cap- 
tor. They are old continental bills, and are in 
three different colors—red, blue, and black. 
They contain several signatures, and the State 
seal of Georgia, in blue ink, and bear the fol¬ 
lowing inscriptions upon their faces, one is: 

“This bill of one hundred dollars shall be ex¬ 
changed and redeemed in Spanish milled dollars, 
or the value thereof in gold or silver, at the rate 
of one for forty, at the treasury of Virginia, on 
or before the last day of December, in the year 
1784, according to an act passed the fourteenth 
day of July, one thousand seven hundred and 
eighty.” The bill is signed by John Lyne,J. 
Hopkins, and others. The next note is one of 
$60, issued by the State of Virginia, and redeem¬ 
able at the same time and place. The other notes 
were issued by the State of Georgia, in the year 
1776, and bear the following words : “This cer¬ 
tificate entitles the bearer to one Spanish milled 
dollar, or the value thereof, according to resolu¬ 
tion of Congress.” 

Business continues brisk and lively at the 
Union Table.for the sale of tickets for the great 
concert. 

A correction is due to the ladies for the erro¬ 
neous report of the wax flowers, which appeared 
in the first number of the “Advocate,” and 
should have been credited to Mrs. C. M. Heaton, 
of South Bend, Indiana, now residing on N street, 
in this city, and should have been remarked as 
coming from that State. They are a very artistic 
piece of workmanship, and display much skill 
and taste, and are, withal, very beautiful. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 192; Grant, 53 ; Johnson, 33 ; Chase, 
21 ; Colfax, 9 ; Hancock, 7 ; Sherman, 4 ; Stan¬ 
ton, 25 ; Stevens, 2 ; Radford, 14 ; scattering, 7. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows : Harris, 370[; 
Doolittle, 337 ; Poland, 137 ; Trumbull, 107 ; 
Cowan, 17; Sherman, 54 ; Sprague, 18 ; Sumner, 
10; Fessenden, 12 ; ✓Anthony, 10 ; McDougall, 
8 ; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the sword closed as follows: 
Howard, 313; Sherman, 183; Hancock, 60; 
Sheridan, 48; Thomas, 20; Meade, 3. 

The vote on the Henry rifle stands as follows : 
Short, 10; Doughty, 6; Bayard, 8; Dake,4; 
Bramhall, 1 ; W. C. Porter, 1. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to tlie member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Banks, 8 ; Holmes, 11 ; Ste¬ 
vens, 3; Whaley, 37 ; J. S. Morrill, 30 ; Conk¬ 
lin, 6 ; G. C. Smith, 1. 












<D r p I) a n s 9 ^bDoratc 


G 



A Boy Struck Blind for Blasphemy* 

The Brighton (England )Observer relates a case 
where the vengeance of the Almighty was visited 
on a youth named Richards. The youth was 
thirteen years of age, and had been playing for 
some time with his companions, when a dispute 
arose between them as to the “ notches ” or jumps 
Richards had scored. He declared that lie had 
made more than twenty, and his opponents pro¬ 
tested that he had not made so many. High 
words and bad language were freely used on both 
sides. Each boy accused the other of falsehood, 
and at length Richards, failing to convince his 
companions of the truthfulness of his statement, 
flew into a violent rage and emphatically shouted, 
“May God strike me blind if I havn’t made 
more than twenty.” He had scarcely uttered 
the adjuration before he let the “dog ” fall out 
of his hands, and, throwing up his arms, ex¬ 
claimed, “Oh! dear, I cannot see.” His com¬ 
panions ran to him, and finding what he said was 
true, at his request led him home, where, on ex¬ 
amination, it was found that a thick film had 
overspread both his eyes. In this miserable con¬ 
dition the unhappy youth has remained ever 
since, and we are informed that there is little or 
no prospect of his sight being restored. 


-“Mother,” said a Spartan boy, going to 

battle, “my sword is to short.” “Add a step to 
it,” was the reply of the heroic woman. So 
should it be with all our duties of life. When 
we cannot reach a height we aim at, add a step 
and keep on adding until we reach it. 


-If you take a newspaper, printed in your 

own county, and pay for it, rest assured that 
you are prospering. 


D 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ANIEL WALDRON. M. D., 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. in. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M IC. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

-FREDERICK HUGLE, 

T Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


E ARROW & CO., BANKERS, 

Coiner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T HE VERY LATEST NOVELTY ! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 {Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


■RATIONAL BANK OF T1IE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT REPOSITORY. 

C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D LTBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


jgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

OC^No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


rjlHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER Bl/lLDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, tfie 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who uses this valuable system. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


T 


HE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 
OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 


LEWIS JOHNSON. 
WILLIAM ORME. 
THOS. FERAN. 
GEORGE PARKER. 


FRANCIS S. WALSH. 
WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 


JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


•gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. R. Plant, 

General Agent. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made In accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders arc assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


P IIILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid "to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

. 1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M aud N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each__ 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each.1. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each.1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27,000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, <fcc., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

eaclf... 14, 000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 

Total. 250,000 

The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awurds will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The" Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the w r ants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. • 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Tost Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters" 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and eucloso 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ aud Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan. ; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. Y. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallacli, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Win. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., AY. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn'. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C.. Ind.; Hon. S. F. AVilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel,M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 









































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


770R THE LADIES. 

r s. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, See., Sec. All will be offered at tho 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Boga.v. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, , 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

JOS. J. MAY & CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

TT7M. R. RILEY Si BRO., 

\ V Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

_Egp*One Price, and that the Lowest. _ 

J W. COLLEY, 

fj • Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

53^A11 articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between 1 and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, <fcc., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J R. FOLEY, 


Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware. Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally, No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh .sts., 
Washington, .D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

JOHN OGDEN, 

eJ Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, W.ater 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

I? H. & H. I. GREGORY, 

fjt Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley &. co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, Sic. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 


WHEELER <fc SON, 


I j • Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C O. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

/V Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a largo stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 


AV 


T EBB Si BEVERIDGE, 

Late Chas. S. Fowler «fc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
line Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., Sec., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

Goods delivered promptly in ull parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

D A. HILL & CO., 

J A» Plumber & Gasfittcr, corner of Ninth and E sts. 

CEATON nOUSE, ~ 

0 Washington City, D. C. John II. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School aud Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

i Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-lialf "and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath sciIool de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery, &c. 

pLANCHARD & MOHUN, 

I) Booksellers aud Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C._ 

M CKNEW Si BELL, 

Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, aud Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

CAMUEL TILSTON, 

U Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

. j\[ 

puu qjuaAog jo joujod *695 ‘ipuey; pun apjsa[oq^ ‘sjonbrj 
/*(\ r 7 pun ‘« 3n !AV ‘8oi.iaooaf) ‘suaj, oui^ 

OJo ' HHiLAHS V oao UJ6 

B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
LiquorB, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Si Co’s Sparkliug Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

J RUSSELL BARR, 

f J 1 Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


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T W. BURCHELL, 

1 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&, c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


rA/ 1 SEVENTH STREET. fAA 

<JvJO S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of JUl) 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

WM. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

V V Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Si Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames. Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

J A. MEINERS, 

Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

PLANNERY BROTHERS, 

1 Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth aud Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

T> II. STINEMETZ, 

D. Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &e. 
|2jp*Price8 on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth aud Tenth streets, 
Washington City. 

JAMES Y. DAVIS, 

U Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Ho^el, Washington, D. C. _ 

pEORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 
vj Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
<fec., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. _ 

n C. WILLARD’S 

VJt Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, aud Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Mouey, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


II 


ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in tho 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER Si BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

1 EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

1} J. STEER, 

I . Agent for the Wheeler Si Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity aud the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

» Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 

| >E1GART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
IV Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 
OTEVENS’, HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers iu Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

F ire insurance, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. _ 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


IIallet KlLHOURN. 


J. M. Latta. 


TMLBOURN Si L.yrTA, 

IV Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 


'| IIE BEST SODA WATER, 


With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

J B. OLCOTT & SON 7 

ej % Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
betwei 11 1) l E. on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer iu Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

/ 1 OTTHELF &. BEIIREND, 

vT Dealers iu Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, Sic., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between II and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

JACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

f) Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, Sic., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 










































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 

JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &c., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


piRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 

AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States,, 
|^=ONE MILLION DOLLARS.*^ 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


j)lTTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS*made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 

\ 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now' authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the loriner bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

jgROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


rjPHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. EARNER, Secretary. 

0 A K HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
^IIAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Faney Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls. Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 

jj A. COFLIN & CO’S 

NATIONAL 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 

jjf-jgpLadies* Entrance on F Street. 

THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that ho has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
whore he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table de haute from 12$ to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


AD VERTISEM ENTS. 


J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000, 000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1, 423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM f ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F fits., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Aw, bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 


G 


ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 
F street, between 9th and 10/7* streets. 


This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and w T as raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “PRESIDENT and DIRECTORS OF 
GONZaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 

Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 


Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during w'hich a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 

M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

HARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

F OR RENT, 

Two Largo, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M 


T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Tran spar encea 
painted and ornamented. 































































“ tVith Malice towards None; with Charity for 

All.” 



VOL. I. 

-«— 

WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 

14T 1866. 


NO. 4 


For the Orphans’ Advocate ] 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 


For the Orphans’ Advocate. | 


A CAVALRY CHARGE. 


CONVERSATIONS IN EUROPE DURING 
OUR WAR. 


A WORD TO THE READER. 


BV D. DE WARRDENAO. 

Draw, boys, draw, Tor the starry flag, 

Bridle to bridle, forward ride, 

Let not our courage faint or lag, 

True to our arms whate’er betide. 

Mark how the sabres glint and flash, 

All in the rays of a blood red sun, 

Many a wide and fearful gash 
Shall the sabre deal e’er the day is done. 

Bridle to bridle! boys, calm and steady, 

Break up their line boys, through and through, 
Mark how the foemen quail already, 

Now is the time to die or do. 

One be the flash of our gleaming brands, 

One their clang when they deal the blow, 

One be the shout of our charging bands, 

Like thunder hurled on th$ rebel foe. 

Cursed be the craven soul that quails, 

Cursed be coward wight who flies; 

Some excuse for the hand that fails, 

None for the heart that faints and dies. 

“ Forward guide right!” but why that cry? 

Why that gap in our serried rank? 

Flash and boom Irom that earthwork nigh, 

Hurl the death-rain on our wheeling flank. 

“Trot—march ! ” steady there ! not too fast, 

Keep the alignment straight and true, 

Keep your speed for the best and last 
When the failing foes wax faint and few. 

“ Gallop—march! ” “ Charge ! ” the hoof-beats fall 
Swift and hard on the rocky soil, 

Whirling up to the serried wall 

Whence the broken ranks at first recoil. 

Only a moment back they come, 

Like an iron tempest whirling by, 

All other sounds are hushed and dumb 
In the mighty clang and clash and cry. 

Still through the.cloud of dust and smoke 
Surges the guidon soiled and torn, 

From bearers three has the life-blood broke, 

And the fourth looks pale and faint and worn. 

Courage, my lad ! a moment—so, 

Th’ opposing masses sway and reel, 

Never a rebel breast I know, 

Can bear the shock of a true man’s steel. 

Some of our lads must surely fall, 

Sink in the fierce and deadly fight, 

Many a blank at next roll call, 

Silent, show that he fell to-night. 

What are a few lives here or there? 

What are a few tears sadly shed ? 

These are the sorrows all must share 
With the gallant ones who fought and bled. 

Soft rest the brave, the brave who fell, 

Calmly the fair Christ keep their souls. 

Placid they sleep, who fought so well, 

While the wild war-tide ebbs and flows. 

Who hath not sinned that some should bleed? 

Who hath not lied that some should fall? 
Earnests these in our bitter need, 

That God’s ble9t bow is above us all. 
WASHr.xoTON, D. C. 


ARTICLE III. 

ENGLISH CONSISTENCY. 

One evening in a salon in Paris, a number of 
English and American people being present, at 
a time wlfen no tidings could be heard from 
Sherman, who had started from Atlanta to the 
sea-coast, and when the most fearful rumors as 
to the fate of his army were rife in Europe, a 
rather important looking Englishman discovering 
that an American clergyman was in the circle, 
immediately approached him with the salutation: 
“Well, sir, how do you expect to subjugate the 
South ? you seem to have been a long time at it, 
and it does not much look like a very great suc¬ 
cess so far.” This was uttered with an air of 
satisfaction which clearly indicated the direction 
of the speaker’s sympathies and his obvious con¬ 
viction that the United States Government and 
the loyal people would have finally to give up 
the contest as fruitless. Measuring what he 
thought to be about the calibre of his opponent, 
the clergyman replied after this fashion: 

“Well, sir, the view we at home take of the 
situation is somewhat thus: (the north and the 
south are like two mill-stones, grinding together 
with all their force,) They are grinding fast 
and grinding hard; they will grind on till one 
of them is used up; we of the North have 
the vanity to believe that our mill-stone is the 
thickest.” Oh, well, sir, if you take that view of 
the case,” said the Englishman, “but then the 
cruelty, the inhumanity of such a war.” “And 
is it,” replied the American, “for Englishmen— 
a people whose Government has been for centu¬ 
ries the greatest filibuster, free-booter, robber, 
and pillager among the nations; a people who 
have made war on every shore and every tribe 
under the sun; a nation up to their eyes and ears 
in blood; a nation that lias disturbed the peace 
of the world and filled history to the present 
hour with bloody flags far more than any other 
people on the face of the globe; a nation that en¬ 
forces the opium trade on China by the sword; 
that blows Indian Sepoys from the muzzles of its 
guns—(and a few months later it might have 
been added)—that massacres and hangs innocent 
negroes by the thousands in an hour of insane 
panic; a nation but a short time since blustered 
up, took off its coat and was going to fight us, 
because, according to its own example and de¬ 
cisions we took from the deck of one of its vessels 
a couple of traitors and renegades who rightfully 
belonged to us—going to war with us for this. 
Is it for such people to stand up and talk about 
the cruelty and inhumanity of war? No, sir; 
when England wishes to gain the ear of the 
world to her lectures on morality, and all that, 
she must first go back and purge her own record, 
blot out the infamous pages of her perfidy and 
aggression; then, but not till then, will the na¬ 
tions listen.” 


All acts of kindness and mercy done by you 
in behalf of the poor, the suffering and the friend¬ 
less, will linger like blessed lights in your mem¬ 
ory, and at the close of your life, will shine 
cheeringly on your spirit, and help to illuminate 
its way through the dark valley of death. 

In the midst of the sufferings of Job, when his 
lamentations were “poured out like the waters,” 
he remembered that in the days of his prosperity 
he had been kind to the poor, the widow and the 
fatherless; and his spirit was so sustained, and 
his faith became so strong, that he desired “ to 
reason with God.” Speaking from his bed of 
misery, when mockers were around him, and 
the shadow of death was on his eye-lids, Job 
said: “If I have withheld the poor from their 
desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to 
fail, or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and 
the fatherless hath not eaten thereof; if I have 
seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor 
without covering, # * * and if he were not 

warmed with the fleece of my sheep; if I have 
lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I 
saw my help in the gate; then let mine arm fall 
from my shoulder blade and mine arm be broken 
from my bone.” 

Thus was the bread he had cast upon the 
waters in the days of his prosperity returned to 
him. While he was suffering and fainting un¬ 
der the most severe afflictions, and when wife, 
‘children, fortune, health,and, as he feared,heaven 
itself had left him, the memory of having tried 
to do his duty sustained and strengthened him. 
Reader, try to do your duty, that in the hour of 
fiery trial you may likewise be so sustained. 

West. 


GEM. 

Ingratitude. 

Blow, blow thou winter wind, 

Thou art not so unkind 
As man’s ingratitude; 

Tliy bite is is not so keen, 

Because thou art not seen, 

Although thy breath be rude. 

Freeze, freeze thou bitter sky, 

Thou dost not bite so nigh 
As benefits forgot; 

Though thou the waters warp, 

Thy sting is not so sharp 
As friend remembered not. 

Shakespeare. 

Intentions are ours. Beyond, we own nothing. 

God’s sands are our mountains. 

Genius feeds on adversity, sickens on praise, 
starves on success. 

A truth is a part; a beauty is a whole. 

To convince—argue out of your hearer, not 
into him! 

Majority parties never progress. “The loaves 
and fishes ” are death to reform. Possession 
petrifies, power perverts. 













































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& I) c Orphans’ 2i & x> o t a t c. 


DONATIONS. 

It is with pleasure we receive instructions 
to acknowledge the following donations con¬ 
tributed to the Fair for the Soldiers and 
Sailors’ Orphans’ Home— 

THROUGH MRS. WILLIAM B. TODD. 

Henry Probasco,esq.,$100; William C. Todd, 
esq., $20; Frank H. Couse, esq.,$20; Dr. Beck- 
urth,$10; J.W. Thompson, esq., $10; Mr. David 
Mahon,$5; Mrs. William Ivibby,$5; Baltimore, 
anonymous, consisting of jewelry and other ar¬ 
ticles, valued at $100; Ticknor & Fields, books, 
$50; Mr. Russell, lot of music and music books, 
$230; Mrs. Couse, box of fancy goods; Mr. and 
Miss Eichelberger,$50; Mr. Parry, $25;Mr. Hie- 
berger, $10; Mr. Lansburg, $150; Mrs. Captain 
Temple, one handsome pincushion; Mrs. Stevens, 
one handsome pincushion; Wm. B. Todd, jr., 
one handkerchief case and glove box; Mr. Hiiz, 
Swiss Consul, one silver plated egg stand; Miss 
C. Sweetser, of Newburyport, one handsome 
cushion; Mrs. Tenyon, one pair vases; A friend, 
one pair vases; A friend, one'infants dress; Mr. 
Semken,one gold headed cane; Mr.W.M. Shus¬ 
ter, sixteen yards of French mouselin; Mr. A. 
E. Perry, lot of remnants and one handkerchief; 
Mr. Z. D. Gilman, perfumery, &c.; Mr Prince, 
one embroidered cushion; Mr. John Thomas, 
frame for fire-screen; Mr. F. McGuire, two hand¬ 
some paintings; Mr. Bernard Bunstine, one silk 
quilt; Mrs. Sterns, one hoop skirt; Mr. Latz, 
one hoop skirt; Mr. Lansburg, lot of fans and 
purses; Philp & Solomons, lot of books and 
fancy articles; Gotthelf & Behrend, two large 
dolls; Mrs. James Towers, one handsome vase 
wax fruit; La Fayette Lodge, $50; Miss Har- 

baugh, handsome toy; Miss-, one silver fruit 

knife; Mr. Lockwood, one travelling trunk; Mr. 
J. F. Plant, lot of engravings. 

The ladies of the-New York Table gratefully 
acknowledge a box of port monies from Malone, 
Maiden Lane, New York. Five dollars in cash 
from Hon. Gerrit Smith. A very handsome large 
cake from Hammerschalag’s, 432 Seventh Street, 
between G and H. 


The following acknowledgment of dona¬ 
tions was prepared and furnished to be pub¬ 
lished with the first number, but was 
necessarily crowded out to make room for 
each days’ proceedings, owing to the delay 
of four days in publishing the first number: 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.1 

NATIONAL, AND KENTUCKY TABLES. 

Both these tables are under the control 
and management of Mrs. J. C. Carlisle. 
First amongst the contributors was the hon¬ 
ored State of Kentucky. Within ten days 
from the time when the first appeal was is¬ 
sued, there was received at the hands of 
Mrs. General Rousseau the sum of two 
X hundred and ten dollars in money, accom- ! 
panied by expressions of the warmest sym¬ 
pathy with our charitable enterprise and 
assurance of further liberal support. This 
was soon followed by a contribution from 
the same State of one hundred and sixty- 
nine dollars and fifty cents in cash, and three 
boxes containing contributions in goods of 
the value of two hundred and eighteen dol- | 


lars and seventy cents, received through 
Mrs. Chancellor Pirtle, of Louisville, Ken¬ 
tucky, both of whom have, as directors from 
their State, exhibited a degree of patriotic 
zeal worthy of the charity they seek to aid. 
There was also received subsequently, 
through the solicitations of Mrs. Pirtle, from 
Lexington, Kentucky, at the hands of L. 
A. Backus, esq., contributions in goods, 
including $5 in cash, of the value of ninety 
dollars, making in all the sum of six hun¬ 
dred and eighty-eight dollars contributed 
from the State of Kentucky for the purpose 
of decorating and furnishing a table. 

The following is the list of individual con¬ 
tributions from Kentucky: 

Mrs. Gen. L. H. Rousseau, Mrs. Chan¬ 
cellor Pirtle, Mrs. T. T. Shreve, Mrs. Hart, 
Mrs. J. C. Young, Mrs. John C. Cochran, 
Mrs. A. P. Cochran, Mrs. Avery, Mrs. 
Ingalls, Mrs. John Irving, Mrs. William 
Kendrick, Mrs. S. G. Henry, Mrs. Mangey, 
Mrs. Marshal Halbert, Mrs. Armstrong, 
Mrs. Yanbuskirk, Mrs. Sherrill, Mrs. 
Crutchet, Mrs. Karoson, Mrs. Crabbe, 
Mrs. Northerland. Mrs. Hegan, Mrs Wood, 
Mrs. Geo. Creighton, Miss Mary Hagan, 
Miss Kate Hagan, Miss Belle Quigly, 
Miss Hattie Quigly, Miss Ellen Quigly, 
Miss Carrie Apperson, Miss Jessie Corco¬ 
ran, Miss Hattie K. Pirtle, Miss Carrie 
Conant, Miss Mary Wood, Miss Belle 
Weld, Miss Ropke, Miss Eugene Hagan, 
(4 years,) Miss Haskill, Mr. Frank Ha¬ 
gan, Mr. Bryce Patton, Mr. Ben Sherrill, 
Mr. James George, Mr. Ropke, Mr. Gra¬ 
ham Wilder, Mr. Fred. Walker, Mr. Chas. 
Lewis, jr., Mr. George Hibbit, Mr. Arm¬ 
strong, Mr. Milligan, Mr. Ben. Harris, 
Mr. Ira Griffith, Mr. Bradley, Mr. William 
Foschiek, frame pictures, valued at $102, 
contributed by Messrs. F. Hegan, S. He¬ 
gan, E. L. Hagan, and J. D. Hegan. 

The following is the amount contributed 
through Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, for the Na¬ 
tional Table: 

Trinity Church, New Haven, Conn., 
through Mrs. Gen. Roberts, two boxes of 
fancy goods; from the Ladies’ Union Aid 
Society of St. Louis, draft for $150 ; from 
Christ’s Church, of Florence, Mass., through 
Rev. Mr. Hovey, draft for $25; from Third 
Presbyterian Church,Dayton,Ohio,through 
Rev. Mr. Barnett, draft for $25; from 
Gillet F. Watson, M. D., of Alexandria, 
Ya., formerly of Accomac county, draft 
for $20 ; from the pupils and friends of 
No. 26 Primary School, Baltimore, Md., 
box fancy goods, through Miss Lizzie S. 
McAllister; from Mr. John Owen Rouse, 
of Jersey City, N. J., one cask of crockery; 
(this gentleman’s liberality is honored in j 
this instance, as in all similar ones, he 
having never failed to be marked for his 
liberal contributions to all charitable enter¬ 
prises in which any have sought to enlist 
his sympathies ;) from Miss Emily Seiden- 
stryker, of Baltimore, Md., fancy articles; 
from Miss Jessie T. Croker, of Baltimore, 
Md., fancy articles from her friends, and 
elegantly painted flags from herself and 
sister; Messrs. Grover & Baker, of New 


York, one sewing machine; from Messrs. 
Tiffany & Co., jewellers, Broadway, New 
York, goods valued at $150; from Messrs. 
Houtwont & Co., Broadway, New York, 
two marble statues; from Messrs. Gurney 
& Co., artists, Broadway, New York, cartes 
de visite; from Messrs. Brenner & Co., 
clothiers, Baltimore, Md., suit of clothes, 
$50; from four loyal ladies of Virginia, 
$4; through Mrs. Horace Maynard, of 
Tennessee, box of articles and cash $5. 


Romantic Personal History of a Beautiful 
Woman. 

A Paris correspondent says that there is quite 
a romantic history about Mile. Bouvet, the Em¬ 
press Eugenie’s reader, who was to be married 
in the chapel of the Tuilleries on the 21st of April, 
to a country gentleman of large fortune and 
larger expectations, named Carette: 

This young lady owes the good fortune, which 
I understand she well deserves, to her having by 
the merest accident attracted the notice of the 
Empress when her majesty accompanied the 
Emperor to Brittany, in 1858. Her grandfather, 
an old admiral then, and for upward of a half 
century before, living in retirement and obscurity 
at St. Servan, near St. Malo, was one of the 
most brilliant officers in the French navy in the 
early part of the century. The French say that 
lie was the “terror” of the English in India. 

In the affair of Grand Port, in the Bourbon 
waters, after Admiral Duperre wus wounded, the 
command devolved on Captain Bouvet. His 
squadron consisted of only two frigates and a 
little East Indiaman, and with these he is said to 
have whipped four first-class English frigates. 
Napoleon was about to make him Rear Admiral, 
but in 1814 he went on the retired list with only 
the rank of Captain. In 1840, when France was 
within an ace ofgoing to war v\ ith England, Louis 
Phillipe thought of Captain Bouvet, sent for him 
to the Tuilleries, asked him to dinner, and gave 
him simultaneously a Rear Admiral’s commis¬ 
sion and the cross of a grand officer of the legion 
of honor. This apprehended war went off, and 
Admiral Bouvet returned to his rharine villa, 
where, never having been afloat since 1814, he 
vpgetated till 1860, when he died at the age of 
eighty-five. His son, a Colonel of Marines, 

1 christened his two daughters, Amelia and Mar- 
j.guerite, after two English ships which Captain 
Bouvet boarded. 

When the Emperorand Empress, in the course 
of their progress through Brittany, staid at Brest, 
in 1858, the two Misses Bouvet were among the 
bevy of young Indies dressed in virgin white, as 
usual on such occasions, who were selected to 
scatter flowers under the Empress’ feet. Her 
majesty was greatly struck by the grace and 
beauty of Mile. Amelia Bouvet, and inquired 
who she was. When she was informed that she 
was grand-daughter of a naval officer of whom 
France was proud, she said she would never for¬ 
get her. And she has kept her word in right 
good style. Admiral Bouvet, as we have said, 
died in 1860. His son, the Colonel, died at 
Cherbourg two years later, and upon that event 
the Empress sent for Medemoiselle Bouvet to 
the Tuilleries, and created for her the place of 
reader. 

.The Empress, who is a great match-maker (it 
was she, by the way, who found a pretty Scotch 
wife for that old fright, Marshal Canrobert,) 
has ever since been on the lookout for an eligible 
husband for Mile. Bouvet. 

At lastshe has hit upon a young gentleman with 
$20,000 a year, in the department of the Ain, and 
expectations of $40,000 more after the death of 
his father and mother. The Empress offered her 
young favorite a marriage portion of $60,000; but 
the bride-groom, proud of his conquest and con¬ 
tent with his own pecuniary resources, declined 
to receive it, and her majesty is at this moment 
looking out for diamonds and elegant articles of 
a trousseau, which, as presents, not heating any 
specific money value, cannot be refused. 




























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&l)c (Dvpl)ans’ 3-fcuocaU. 


®it oft i) inn or. 


"Neque semper teudit arcum Apollo. 
"Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides." 


-A woman in Chicago being brought be¬ 
fore the police court of that city for maltreating 
her husband, thus ingeniously explained away 
the charge: “One day when she was running 
across the room, with a fork in her hand, he 
jumped in her way and struck his wrist against 
the fork, wrenching it from her grip by the tines, 
which he ran into his wrist. Then lie undertook 
to strike her, but she held up a pan of hot dish¬ 
water between them, and he spilt it all over his 
head. Then he got still more angry at this acci¬ 
dent, and started to jump at her, and his head 
came against her hand and he fell down. She 
took hold of bis hair to raise him up, and the hair 
was moistened by the hot water and it came off. 
Then she saw it was no use to reason with him 
any longer, and she left the house.” 

-An old lady from the country, while on a 

visit to her city daughter, saw a waterfall for the 
first time. 

“ What do you call that big stuffed bag, 
Mary?” 

“That’s a waterfall, ma.” * 

“A waterfall! It looks more liken land slide.” 

-A maiden lady, not remarkable for either 

beauty, youth or good temper, came for advice 
to Mr. Arnold, as to how she should get rid of 
a troublesome suitor. • 

“0, Mary, marry him! ” was the advice. 

“Nay, 1 would see him hanged first.” 

“No, Miss, marry him, as 1 said to you, and I 
assure you it will not be long before he hangs 
himself.” 

-The editor of a Down East paper, a bach¬ 
elor, says “the reason why the women do not 
cut themselves in two by tight lacing is, because 
they lace around the heart, and that is so hard 
they cannot affect it.” 

-“Madame,” said a gentleman to his wife, 

“let me tell you facts are very stubborn things.” 

“Dear me, you don’t say so,” quotli the lady, 
“what a fact you must be!” 

-“You would be very pretty, indeed,” 

said a gentleman patronizingly to a young lady, 
if your eyes were only a little larger.” 

“My eyes may be very small, sir, but such 
people as you don’t fill them.” 

——A Pennsylvania seven year old was re¬ 
proved lately for playing outdoor with’ boys; 
she was “too big for that now.” But with all 
imaginable innocence she replied: “why, grand¬ 
ma, the bigger we grow the better we like ’em!” 
Grandma took time to think. 

--Irascible old gent. “Waiter! this plate is 

cold!” 

Waiter. “Yes, sir; but the chop is ’ot, sir, 
which I think you’ll find it’ll warm up the plate 
nicely, sir.— Punch. 

-Every bear should be taught to dance, for 

what is the use of bruin without hops? 

—— The ladies of Cincinnati and vicinage are 
very confiding. One of them, named Diana, 
writes to the “Commercial,” urging the rebuild¬ 
ing of the Opera House, where “mothers, wives 
and sisters can at least fancy their absent ones 
are spending their evenings.” 

-A Lognnsport, Indiana, paper tells of a 

young woman from the country, who promen¬ 
aded the streets of that city , under a new flat and 
tilting skirt, before a great waterfall, and behind 
a cob pipe and a new baby. She looked the 
acme of bliss. 

-Young men who idolize young women 

always long to be “joined to their idols.” 

-Young gentlemen who would prosper in 

love should woo gently. It is not fashionable 
for young ladies to take ardent spirits. 


“ He is Somebody’s Cliild.’’ 

A young lad was driving a spirited horse 
through the streets of the city, when the animal 
became frightened at some military music, and 
commenced running at a fearful rate, the arm of 
his driver being too feeble to restrain him. The 
excitement in the street was intense as the terri¬ 
fied creature kept increasing his speed, and 
dragged after him the frail vehicle and its frailer 
tenant whose destruction seemed unavoidable. 
Presently the carriage struck a post- and was 
dnshed to pieces, and the boy was thrown on the 
pavement. At this moment all eyes were at¬ 
tracted to a lady who appeared in a state of dis¬ 
traction at what had happened. The people 
gathered around her to support her from sinking 
in the street, all supposing, from her suffering, 
that she was the mother, or at least a near rela¬ 
tive of the boy who had been run away with. 
Some one inquired if the lad was her son. “My 
son!” said she, “No, not mine; but he is some¬ 
body’s son.” She was a stranger to the child, 
but she was a mother, and the thought that the 
poor boy was a son of somebody was enough to 
overwhelm her as she followed with her eye the 
mad flight that threatened his destruction. How 
often has that same thought, “he is somebody’s 
son,” touched our own heart. We have looked 
upon a group of condemned criminals at their 
prison, and marked the’fierce eye, the lowering 
scowl, the hard features, and then in a moment 
each man’s infancy would seem tostand beforeus; 
each of these is somebody’s son. Once a mo¬ 
ther’s fond eye feasted on the smiles that played 
over that face, and her heart leaped with hope as 
she thought of the future. That future is come, 
but it is blighted and frost-bound; and if the pa¬ 
rents yet live to see their disappointments, and 
are not themselves hardened in sin, how severe 
the calamity, because entailed upon them by the. 
sin of him who was once that fair and sweetly 
smiling infant. What a dreadful thing is sin, 
viewed in such relations and bearings, turning 
into a spectre, a demon, the object of all others 
most dearly loved. This single thought, “I am 
a son,” the best loved of all created things by 
the parents-from whom I sprung, ought to be 
enough to make me shudder whenever I am 
tempted to sin, lest by a course of sinning I 
should become that loathsome thing from which 
even a mother’s love and a father’s proud fond¬ 
ness may hereafter recoil. The thought that 
each individual, however steeped in guilt, “is 
somebody’s child,” has another use. It forbids 
me to despise or think lightly of any human kind. 
There is no being of all the miserable many 
around us, who is not “somebody’s child.” 


Dreams of tlic Blind. 

Milton, of course, having but just lost his sight, 
dreamed precisely as other men dream—the re¬ 
membrance of the visible v/orld being still with 
him bright and vivid as before. But into the 
vision of the blind boy no visible image from the 
outer world, no shape, no beauty, no ghastly 
form of horror can possibly come. Whatever 
comes to him by night—to him no darker than 
day—must come by touch or hearing. 

“I dream,” said a blind boy, “1 often dream 
about people; I dream of my brother (also blind); 
I know he is with me, I hear his voice; I am in 
the places where we used to go before he died.” 

“But how do you know that you are in a cer¬ 
tain place?” 

“The impression of the place is with me—I 
feel I am there; I am sure 1 am, sometimes, till 
I wake. Sometimes I dream that I am walking 
in the fields; I tread on the grass; I smell the 
i fresh air.” 

“If I dream,” said another young man, “that 
I am in the great basket shop, I know I am 
there by the size of the room—the length of it.” 

“But how can you judge as to the size or length 
of what you cannot see?” 

“Oh, the sound tells me pretty well; I am in 
my old place, where I work.” 

“You sit on your box, then?” 

“ Yes, I touch it, and if the dream goes on, I 
get my tools out.” 


Opinions are sown—not planted. 


Utilitarg Column. 


Reminiscences of Gen. Scott—The Hasty 
Plate of Soup. —The origin of this phrase was 
thus explained by the General: 

At the commencement of the Mexican war, 
Scott usually—as always in troublous times— 
spent from fifteen to eighteen hours a day in his 
office, happened, on being called upon by the 
Secretary of War, to be found absent. In ex¬ 
planation Scott hurriedly wrote a note to say that 
he was back in the office, having only stepped 
out for the momedt to take—regular meals being 
out of the question—“a hasty plate of soup.” 

This private note being maliciously thrown 
into party newspapers, all the writings—forget¬ 
ting their own hasty pudding, fastened upon it, 
with much glee, and also tried their clumsy wit 
on the phrase “ conquer a peace ; ” but not after 
the early fact, as also on the “ fire upon the rear ; ” 
but never after the fire of the enemy and that of 
the administration, on front and rear, had been 
silenced by the campaign of 1849. 

The Thief Who Refused Scott’s Medal.— 
Here is a pleasant story, also told by the Gen¬ 
eral himself: 

This medal chanced to be temporarily in the 
City Bank of New York, for safe keeping, when 
two thieves, in a night’s work, took from that 
institution, $260,000. The medal was lying in a 
trunk of gold. All the coin was stolen, but the 
medal, though taken out of its case, (marked 
with the owner’s name) to gratify curiosity, was 
left. A few years later, when -the robbers had 
served out their sentences in the State prison, or 
been pardoned by the Executive, Scott was, in a 
steamer on the Hudson, robbed of his purse by 
pick-pockets who did not know him. 

The principal of the bank robbery hearing of 
the loss ($140) bestirred himself among the fra¬ 
ternity ; threatened to cause the whole body to 
be sent to the State Prison if the money was not 
returned, and added, “ When in the City Bank I 
saw the medal, but was not such a villain as to 
rob a gallant soldier!” In a day or two the 
money was returned by Hays, the high consta¬ 
ble, with that report, received from a third party. 
To show that he did not himself pocket the 
money, Hays was required to produce Scott’s 
written receipt for its return—which was given. 


Beautiful Thought. —We remember, at the 
battle of the Wilderness, a gallant young Mis- 
sissippian had fallen at night. Just before bury¬ 
ing him, there came a letter from him he loved 
best. One of the tearful group around his body, 
a minister, whose tenderness was womanly, took 
the letter and laid it upon the breast of him whose 
heroic heart was stilled : “ Bury it with him. He 
will see it when he wakes.” It was the sublim- 
est sentence of his funeral service.— Pet. Index. 


-A singular affair recently came to light in 

Brownsville. William Rogers, of the 77th Ohio 
volunteers, was under sentence of death for kill¬ 
ing an assistant surgeon of his regiment. The 
gallows was erected and all preparations made, 
the prisoner received religious consolation, and 
expressed his readiness to die, but during the 
night preceding the day set for execution, he 
managed to effect a mysterious disappearance. 
It was positively asserted that he had joined the 
contra-guerrillas in Mutamoras, and was flour¬ 
ishing in grand style about the streets of that 
town ; but a few days ago he was captured al¬ 
most within prison limits, having lived for twen- 
ty-eight days in a subterranean abode, dug out 
by his own hands, within easy hearing distance 
of guards, sentinels, &c. He was freeing him¬ 
self from his gopher hole when retaken. 


-A soldier who needed it, has invented a 

left-handed knife and fork combined, with which 
a person who has lost his right arm can feed him¬ 
self very conveniently .—Madison Courier 

























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For tile Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1866. 


All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate,” 
at the Fair BuildiDg, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. . 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. . 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 
Oliver Wendell Holmes. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Han scorn. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 

Mrs. H. C. Ingersoll. 

Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Fanny Forrester. 

Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
ace Greenwood.) 


At a meeting of the Board of Directors 
N. S. S. 0. H. held on Tuesday, June 12, 
at 11 o’clock a. m., it was— 

Resolved, That the Lady Directors meet each 
day, at 11 a. m., to report and receive written 
reports from each table of the receipts of the 
previous day and evening. Also, that each lady 
in charge of a table be required to deliver to the. 
Board of Directors a written report of all receipts 
up to June 13, 1866. 

Ordered, That this notice be published three 
times in the “ Orphan’s Advocate.” 


WANTED, GENTLEMEN’. 

What is everybody’s business is nobody’s. 
Tbis is forcibly illustrated by tbe pressing 
need of gentlemen to aid the committee of 
ladies who are conducting the Fair. There 
is tbe most-urgent want of gentlemen who 
shall come forward and protect the ladies 
from impositions that are daily practiced 
upon them, and that not only destroy 
their profits but bring them in debt. Ev¬ 
ery day and evening crowds apply at 
the Kitchen for meals upon the claim i 
of being engaged about the institution, ; 
Every day the number is increasing. The 
lady in charge is at the mercy of their 
words, and they have no mercy on the 
cause or the victuals or the profits which i 
are all gobbled up together. « 

Will some gentleman come forward and 
make it his business to prepare a system of 
tickets and a corresponding list whereby 


those only who are compelled to remain at 
the Fair shall be supplied with meals there? 

Another gross indecency is practiced 
upon the same department of the Fair. 
Whenever anything is left over night it is 
placed away in the refrigerator, bat in the 
morning no vestage is left. We do not 
suppose every soldier, watchman, and po¬ 
liceman is unscruplous and dishonorable, 
but that some of their number are in the 
practice of making raids upon the ice 
creams, cakes, pies, ham, tea, coffee, 
cream and sugar, and that the others 
have not detected and reported their 
conduct is a reflection both upon the 
character of those in charge and of the 
way in which they execute their duties. 
Nor is this all, for other ladies leaving pro¬ 
visions and confectionery in other depart¬ 
ments have suffered by similar depredations. 
Will not some gentleman or gentlemen wait 
upon our ladies and tender their services to 
redress this evil? 

Again, there are a large number of paid 
watchmen, policemen, and laborers about 
the building. These need the supervision 
of an active committee of live gentlemen. 
Who will come? 

The question arises, is it necessary that 
there be any paid officials about the build¬ 
ing ? While our ladies are giving their 
time and attention from day to day, surely 
it would be an honor for gentlemen to as¬ 
sociate themselves with these ladies and act 
as their police, door-keepers, watchmen, 
and assistants in a dozen various ways. 

Every cent paid out, every pound of food 
needlessly devoured by attaches, is so much 
taken from the orphans. It is worse than 
“ devouring widows’ houses it is worse 
than eating up the substance of the father¬ 
less; it is devouring, and suffering to be 
devoured, the substange of the orphans of 
those who died for us. 

We by no means suppose our gentlemen 
are indifferent to these things; we believe 
that they were simply unaware of the evils 
that required to be amended, and now that 
we have announced the need of aid, it will 
be promptly provided. 

It would be no compromise of their po¬ 
sition were our gentlemen to undertake to 
become the special aids to the ladies in 
forwarding their benevolent enterprise. 
We think, that acting under the direction 
of the lady managers, there should be 
committees of gentlemen upon police, 
music, speakers and other matters, and that 
our ladies would experience valuable aid 
and refreshing relief thereby, while the in¬ 
terest and profits of the Fair would be 
greatly improved. 

Among the members of the Union League, 
the YouDg Mens’ Christian Association, 




the various churches, and from the thous- 

• 

and gentlemen acting as clerks in the De¬ 
partments, there is ample material to supply 
day and night watchmen, door-keepers and 
aids of all kinds without taxing any gentle¬ 
man more than one day, and without taxing 
some at all. Do not let it be said then— 
“Oh, it is pitiful 
• Near a whole city full,” 

Aid there is none—but send in your names 
to the committee of ladies, or appoint a 
meeting to take measures to aid them. But 
above all things act, and act quickly and 
effectually for the honor of yourselves, the 
respect you have for the ladies, and your 
generous desire to aid a noble cause. 

THAT LOVELY BIRD. 

We are sure every visitor will pause to 
listen to and admire that beautiful mocking¬ 
bird in the cage over the soda-fountain 
stand. The magnificent little fellow seems 
never to tire. It is really worth the price 
of an evening’s admission to stand and lis¬ 
ten to him. When the band is playing he 
performs a most charming accompaniment, 
rivalling the picolo and excelling every¬ 
thing else, and when it ceases he continues 
on his own account, hopping from perch to 
perch, performing his beautiful trills and 
fluttering his wings and quivering and sink¬ 
ing as if in an ecstacy of rapture at his own 
exquisite melody. 

Amateurs whom God has gifted with a 
soul for music, imitate this beautiful little 
fellow for the sake of the orphan, and it 
will afford us equal pleasure to acknowledge 
your natural talents. 

BY REQUEST. 

The Committee of Ladies managing the 
Fair have instructed us to announce that 
they have resojved that 'the practice of 
ranging through the fair soliciting sales or 
subscriptions for any purpose is detrimental 
to the real interest of the fair, and should 
be discontinued. 

We believe this is judicious. If it be 
desirable to make the fair an annoyance and 
to keep gentlemen out of it, then let the 
practice be continued. We being old and 
| unblessed with a well-favored countenance, 
would cheerfully give all our spare dollars 
to any young lady who would think it worth 
her while to fascinate us into paying them, 
but it don’t follow that every good-looking 
young fellow with fascinations of his own 
would do the same. We think he’d rather 
not, and would keep out the of way. 

COSVERSA1 ION’S IN EUROPE. 

W e are sure these will command the at¬ 
tention of our readers and hope they will 
be long continued. We publish No. Ill 
to-day. 



































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5 


TOUR OF THE FAIR. 


Now, kind reader, if you will use our eyes i 
awhile, or allow us to use them for your especial 1 
benefit, we will take a tour through the Fair 
Building, all the way from Maine to Michigan, 
and-down to Kentucky and the District of Col¬ 
umbia, and take agood look at each table, exam¬ 
ine the contents, receive an introduction and I 
converse with the ladies, asking of them the 
history of the various articles, commlnt on the 
general appearance of the tables and their attend¬ 
ants, receive what information they will cour- 
tiously impart, and endeavor in our report to do 
ample justice to each department and their fair 
attendants; and we think we may complete the 
tour in one or two days to the satisfaction of 
ourselves, and we hope to the ladies, on whom 
we may have the pleasure of calling. 

Occupying an adjacent locality nearby, next 
to the Maine table, are the* Independent tables, 
of which there are two, which appear in truly 
independent style, ladened as they are with a 
rich profusion to/ittract the eye and tempt the 
pocket. They present a magnificent display of 
silver service and large richly wrought vases of 
Parian marble, and also an innumerably, end¬ 
less, unrepeatable, unmentionable variety of fancy 
and useful articles, and under a glass case, a 
tnxidermical collection of very handsome/birds 
preserved, which look so life-like that we can 
almost imagine them forgetting that they are not 
alive, and hear them “ bust out ” singing. There 
is also a preserved squirrel, which appears just 
in the act of eating a nut, or rather raising it in 
his paw to taste. We see advertised with all the 
rest, at the table, “ Roman Punch for sale,” and 
we wonder if they make them with a spear as 
the old Romans did. There are two very fine 
porcelain “ Minnehahas,” and some very fine 
imperial sized photographs of General Grant, 
taken at Brady’s. 

One of the mottoes over the table which has 
heretofore never been reported, reads— 

“ The eagle has soared heavenward, 

Let us protect its young.” 

The table is under the supervision of Mrs. 
Kearon, Miss M. A. Plant, Mrs. Maj. Alberger; 
the Misses Plant, Miss Sweet, Miss Ward, Mrs. 
Toll, and Mrs. Maj. Hall, forming an attractive 
circle of curling lo.cks, rosy cheeks, and smiling 
faces ; and we may truly say that with this pleas¬ 
ant Hall we have Sweet Plants that need no 
transplanting to any other Ward, and you may 
see the Sweet eight by paying Toll at the table. 
John G. Clark, of Riggs & Co.’s bank, last even¬ 
ing drew a handsome pair of vases at this table. 

Pennsylvania shines forth most luminously 
with two tables loaded with home-made fruit, 
natural wax fruit, and other articles of children’s 
clothing too numerous to enumerate, too many 
to mention, and too plenty to particularize. 

Come all ye old bachelors, and all who pro¬ 
pose shortly to become such, and gaze on this 
splendid array of rich and beautiful clothing 
suitable in size for the lovely cherubs who in¬ 
habit the trundle beds, and then see if you don’t 
feel a compunctious throb coming up in your 
mouth that you have no use for the articles, and 
let the stings of conscience be a monitor to bid 
you buy liberally foryour little nieces and neigh¬ 
bors, and if you have none of your own, buy 
for somebody else’s nepheweses. Among the 






articles exhibited on the table are vases, toilet 
cushions, slippers, apples, oranges, dolls, and 
other refreshments in rich profusion, making a 
show of beauty and elegance which cannot fail 
to attract the attention and command the admi¬ 
ration of all. 

The table is under the management of Mrs. D. 
C. Forney, assisted by Mrs. A. M. Clark, Mrs. 
Morehead, Mrs. J. McVsirland, Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger, Mrs. Morehead, Miss Kate Sutten, 
and Miss Mattie B. Beach. 

We most humbly beg pardon of the ladies of 
this table for the blunder committed yesterday, 
and for which we were not responsible, in re¬ 
porting the receipt of a pair of fruit baskets, 
when we should have said baby baskets. A con¬ 
fused idea of something sweet was imparted, and 
we only failed to announce the genus to which 
the fruit belonged. 

“ Little Rhoda ’’comes next, and seems to ex¬ 
emplify the axiom that “smart things are done 
up in small bunches,” for she does ample credit 
to her size and makes a handsome display of fine 
and valuable articles, for sale by trade or raffle. 

Among other.articles to be raffled is an elegant 
rosewood liquor case, containing twelve pieces— 
two decanters and eight glasses—elegantly inlaid 
with pearl of very tasty design and very artisti¬ 
cally wrought. It is valued at $100. 

Upon this table, too, is a duplicate of the bronze 
medallion presented to Henry Clay in 1852,which 
is a valuable by reason of its rarity, as well as 
being a duplicate of a token of the high estima¬ 
tion in which the illustrious recipient was held 
by an extensive circle of warm hearted personal 
and political friends, wop by an half century of 
arduous and efficient public services from citizens 
of New York. 

On one side is a relief likeness of Mr. Clay, 
very finely executed and very truthful in its de¬ 
lineations, and on the reverse the incription: 
senate, 1806. 

SPEAKER, 1811. 

WAR OF 1812 WITH GREAT BRITAIN. 

GHENT, 1814. 

SPANISH AMERICA, 1822. 

MISSOURI COMPROMISE, 1821. 

•AMERICAN SYSTEM, 1824, 

GREECE, 1824. 

SECRETARY OF STATE, 1825. 

PANAMA INSTRUCTIONS, 1826. 

TARIFF COMPROMISE, 1833. 

PUBLIC DOMAIN,. 1833. 

PEACE WITH FRANCE PRESERVED, 1841. 

COMPROMISE, 1850. 

There is also a massive silver pitcher, waiter, 
and goblet, elaborately chased—a present from 
the ladies of Rhode Island to the Orphans’ Home, 
intended to set in the hall of the building for a 
drinking pitcher—when the building is com¬ 
pleted—and is placed here for exhibition during 
the Fair. The table is under the charge of Miss 
Reed, assisted by the Misses Woodbury, Miss 
Alice Tyssowski, and Miss Mathews, whose 
kind assistance and efforts are worthy of especial 
notice. 

Next to Rhode Island comes the Massachusetts 
Table, containing a variety of very beautiful and 
valuable articles. The Old “ Bay State,” ever 
true to her reputation and character, is never 
“ backward in coming forward” in a good work, 
and displays good variety of worsted work, and 


crewel work, and kind work, and knitting work, 
and needle work, stamp work, and unstamped 
work, slippars and sliders, embroidery and bor¬ 
dering lamp mats, pincushions, dolls, needle- 
books, and other sweetmeats in great variety, 
including head gears of different pattern, and 
embroidered foot gear of elegant designs, and a 
splendid rifle and all the sporting appendages in 
a very handsome case. There are also some very 
fine silver service and delicately ornamented glass 
vases, supported on an elegant frame of gold 
wire, artistically chased with neat designs. 

The table is directed by Mrs. D. D. Tilton, 
assisted by her two daughters, Mrs. Bigelow, 
Mrs. J. H. Coombs, Mrs. J. L. Thomas, Miss 
Lander, and Miss Moulter. 

The Military Table comes next, and presents 
a most magnificent display of military trappings* 
got up in a style which for elegance and richness 
is far beyond what we have ever seen before. It 
consists of epaulettes of richest style and expen¬ 
sive manufacture, shoulder straps, a great variety 
of very handsome pistols and revolvers of new 
style, very handsome flags of various sizes, min- 
aature cannon of fine finish, which combine to 
make a military display of richness and beauty 
which is worth the inspection of any who have 
any interest in the beautiful. The entire stock is 
from the firm of Wilson & Hutchinson, success¬ 
ors to Evans, Hassell & Co., Arch street, Phila¬ 
delphia. 

The table is in charge of Mr. J. H. Parkinson, 
of Philadelphia, assisted by Miss Marietta Mar¬ 
tin, Miss Mary S. Forney, Miss Miranda Sut¬ 
ten, Mrs. Louisa J. Tarr, and Mr. James Tarr. 

Beyond the Military Table is the “Central 
Skating Park,” in a separate apartment. The 
exhibition consists of an octagonal case about 
four feet high, lighted up by gas within; and upon, 
looking through a small aperture the eye rests 
upon a countless multitude of young juveniles 
and old juveniles, mounted on skates, and hun¬ 
dreds are passing in the most scientific manner 
through all the intricate gyrations and evolutions 
of A-No.-l, tip top, first rate, champion skaters, 
going backward and forward, turning on one 
foot, &6., &c., with never a tumble and no holes 
in the ice. It is under the charge of Mrs. Kes¬ 
singer, of Philadelphia. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 424; 
Doolittle, 414; Poland, 140; Trumbull, 121; 
Cowan, 17; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
12; Nye,2; Fessenden, 12; Hendricks, 1; Wade, 
6; McDougall, 8. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Banks, 10; Holmes, 11; Ste¬ 
vens, 3; Whaley, 37 ; J. S. Morrill, 32 ; Conk¬ 
lin, 6; G. C. Smith, 12; Randall, 6; Hart, 1; 
Newell, 1; Spaulding, 1; Williams, 1; Rogers, 1. 

The vote on the sword closed as follows : 
Howard, 326; Sherman, 242; Hancock, 65; 
Sheridan, 53; Thomas, 22; Meade, 3 ; Scatter¬ 
ing, 9. 

Generous. —A handsome pair of vases 
was last night drawn by Mr. C. F. Mc¬ 
Kinney, and by him kindly replaced on the 
table from- which- he had drawn them. 






















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TO CORRESPONDENTS. 

We tender our sincere thanks to corre¬ 
spondents for valuable and acceptable con^ 
tributions. It was with most pleasurable 
feelings of infinite relief that we found last 
night, at the close of the Fair, several ex¬ 
cellent contributions in the Editor’s Box 
and.elsewhere, all of which will appear in 
due time. 


EDITOR’S BOX. 

Let it be remembered that the Editor’s 
Box is on the table at the Orphans’ Advo¬ 
cate office on the West side of the main 
entrance, and that the box is large enough 
to receive all the contributions that may 
be dropped into it. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


H koppel, 

# Civil and Military TAILOR, corner I5tli street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

TOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

M ILBURN’S soda water, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
i> acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United Slates Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 

T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to he the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


ANIEL WALDRON. M. D , 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F str et below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. in. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


F REDERICK HUGLE, 

Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


E ARROW A CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T HE VERY LATEST NOVELTY! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew A Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, thre*e doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


N 


ATIONAL BANK OF TIIE REPUBLIC. 
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


p F. CUMMINS. 

\J. Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D ITBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUB ANT A BRO., Proprietors. 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN' 

Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(ft^-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. * 

rpHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 
*“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


T 


HE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM B. TODD. - 

THOS. FERAN. TIIOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


JgROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY A CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits k> the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLI1EMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. R. Plant, 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENN A. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, ANI) BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 

H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

• AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 

the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, II street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Threc-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Thred-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N . 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, aifcl Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring . 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings)... 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1, 500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. I, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50'Ladies’ Gold-Watches. $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 
75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each . 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, Ac., $5 to $10 

each .. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, Ac., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pen3, Sleeve Buttons, Ac., $1 to $3. 

each. 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, Ac., $1 to 

$10 each. . 59,000 


Total. 250,000 

The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, iu the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington* D. C. 

The* Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphaus of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer .— J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Haucock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wie.; Gen. John H. Ketcham.M. C., N. Y.; Gen. Janies 
G. Blunt, Kan. ; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C. ; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Tlios. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Fomev, esq., I). C.; Maj- J- E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C. ; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Ivellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; lion. Henry C. Deming, M. C.. Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hou. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J. ; Hon. George W. 
Julian. M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. 0., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinned,M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 






















































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


TTOR THE LADIES. 

L S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY &, CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

T1TM. R. RILEY &, BRO.. 

\ i Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stor«, West" 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

£5POne Price, and that the Lowest. 

1 W. COLLEY, 

*) • Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

£5^ All articles warranted to prove as represented. 
VST W. BURDETTE, 

W • Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany. No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
afreets. _ . _ 

1 R. FOLEY, 

cJ . Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

O Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


E, 


H. & II. I. GREGORY, 


Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c.. No. 32L Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

1JENRY BAYLEY & CO., 

11 Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware. Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 
i> WHEELER & SON, 

Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

* Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


E 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

JA Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

117EBB &, BEVERIDGE, 

Late Cbas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tiu Goods. &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

^^Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


K 


A. IIILL & CO., 

i Plumber & Gastitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


V'EATON HOUSE, 

0 Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

* Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
aud-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, &o. _ 

n LANCHARD & MOH UN, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. _ 

M CKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-aud-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

lAMUEL TILSTON, 

Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-aud-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

'SJ0OJJS J\[ 

puu luaoAdg jo aoa.too ‘<593 ptro oiBsajoqAA. ‘saonbrj 

1*07 P IU * * SdU !A\. 'S0tJ9Oo.i*j iCjirauj *sb0,l aut^ 

O.'G aHJLAIMS V oao DJG 

B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

T RUSSELL BARR, 

et 0 Dealer iu Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 

W. BURCHELL, 

* Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&e., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

r SEVENTH STREET. HA/? 

«JUD S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of »JUO 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Wareroomsand Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’8 Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Orgaus. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

IJ• Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


N 


F 


LANNERY BROTHERS, 


Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets. Washington, D. C. 

T) II. STINEMETZ, 

D, Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &e. 
|^§r*Priees on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

U Hatter aud Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

G eorge w. cochran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
<fcc., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


C 


^ C. WILLARD’S 

Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 90£, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost iu service,. 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 

pANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few 'weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now * 
selling a great many styles .of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

1 EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

\j Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. / Time Hills fought and sold. _ 

(JANKERS’. BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
I.) Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This compauy have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a vi«*w to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, aud respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Maiftiger Washington office. 

n J. STEER, ^ 

I Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right aides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

• Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 

| J EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 

II Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

V'T EVENS’, HATTERS, 

u And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

T?IRE*INSURANCE, 

U Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


IlALLET KILHOURN. 


J. M. Latta. 


17 ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell aud exchange all kinds of property aud Real 
Estate. _ 

THE BE&T SODA WATER, 

1 With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

| B. OLCOTT & SON 

1 Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. _ 

K ORATIO MORAN, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, aud Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

r IOTTHELF * BEHREND, 

T Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, <fcc., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between II and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO.. 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 

















































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 

- ■ ■ «r— 

JAY COOKE & CO. f 

.BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and soil at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS., &C , 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

■gROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


'|HE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Ay., bet, SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J, C. LEWIS. 

IJFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1, 000^000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 460, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM !!! 

9 SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 


jpiRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 
% - 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT 9 F THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department, 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
flgpONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, aud give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


jj ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. £ 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness aud despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 

AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretarv of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
aud the 10-40 Bonds—the former bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cwhier. 


QAK HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 aud 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS <fc CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 


SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

• 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 


No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. II. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
^HAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D. A ' 


COFLIN & CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


G onzaga college, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street , between 9th and 10f/i streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, aud was raised to the rank of a University 
aud incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 


TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 

M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, aud other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8 th sts., 

Washington, D. C.. 


JJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 


^^Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6 th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, See. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table de haute from 12£ to 5 o'clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


Washington, D. C. 


F or rent, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

. House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6 th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparences 
painted and ornamented. 


























































“ With Malice towards None ; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. 

WASHINGTON, L>. C., JUNE 15, 1866. 

No. 5 


For the Orphans Advocate.] 

THE SOLDIER’S ORPHAN. 

When the “calm pilot” of the unsteady hour, 

And he who saved the State with matchless sword, 
Sleep sweetly with the unforgotten fathers, 

This blue eyed boy will be a broad browed man. 
Works planned and doubted now will then be done, 
The oceans will be iron-twinned and bound; 

The round earth girt with cords of living fire ; 

And even athwart mysterious deeps, 

Where unknown beings greet the unknown dead, 

A wondrous tongne, all eloquent of life, 

Will neighbor distant nations every hour; 

And the uplifted brotherhood of race, 

Cursed by no slave, and fearing God alone, 

Will live in peace, and full of courage die. 

As on these days, so fair, and so devoutly wished, 
The richest harvest of heroic seed, 

The grateful vision rapturously dwells. 

The soldier’s orphan, grown to man’s estate, 

Child of his country and his country’s stay, 

Will to his children the proud legion tell: 

" For these my father and your grand sire fought; 
These are the only heraldry I boast, 

More lasting and more honorable 

Than stars all stained with human blood 

That glare like living lies on tyrants’ breasts, 

And are what some denote nobility.” 

Oh ! ever more as on these bleseed fruits, 

We grow in goodness and in greatness too, 

Let us remember those who fought and died 
For God, for country, for freedom, and for man. 

J. W. Forney. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE ORPHANS’ APPEAL. 

BY MARY E. NEALY. 

Will you remember us? 

From the pines pf Maine to the prairied west, 
From the golden shore to the Blue Ridge crest. 
With downcast eye and saddened brow, 

A sorrowful throng, we hail you now. 

For we have no parents to give us bread— 

No love for the heart, no home for the head. 

Yet Liberty made it thus— 

Will you remember us? 

“ Will you remember me? 

My father fell at Fort Donelson; 

His form was shattered by treason’s gun, 

And he left my mother alone, alone, 

With a sorrow as deep as ever was known, 

And with little children to keep in bread : 

Ah,.she worked her life out—she is dead. 

Yet ’twas all for Liberty— 

Will you remember me? ” 

“ Will you remember me ? 

At Pittsburg Landing my father fell, 

Amid carnage too bloody for tongue to tell ; 
Where unburied bodies lay around, 

And the hot sun putrefied each wound ; 

Where the river was covered with bloated men. 
And friend could not know his friend again. 

Yet they died for Liberty— 

Will you remember me?” 

“ Will you remember me? 

I have heard my mother weep and say, 

How my father followed many a day 
In General Buel’s aimless path, 

Till his heart boiled o’er with a patriot’s wrath ; 
How at last they were lead to Perryville, 

Where his brave feet halted, his heart grew still. 
Thi9 wa9 for Liberty— 

Will you remember me ? ” 


“ Will you remember me? 

In the dark Peninsular campaign, 

In malarious swamps, ’mid the drenching rain, 

My father toiled, grew sick, and died ; 

His children’s stay and our mother’s pride. 

Then she wept and worked three weary years: 
And now—we can only give her tears. 

Yet ’twas for Liberty— 

Will you remember me ? ” 

“ Will you remember me ? 

On the deck of the brave old Cumberland 
My father fell, aud his death was grand. 

He joined in the shout of 1 One broadside more; 
Let our death-chant be its thunder roar!’ 

It was poured abroad with a mighty sound, 

Then the ship went under, and all were drowned! 
Brave death for Liberty— 

Will you remember me ? ” 

*» 

“ Will you remember me ? 

At Gettysburg, in a dreadful charge, 

His brave feet touching their battery’s marge, 
After the fourth wide, gaping wound 
They bore my father from the ground. 

; My wife, my children,’ he faintly sighed ; 

‘ Cod bless and keep them ! ’ and so he died. 

This was for Liberty— 

Will you remember me? ” 

“And oh, remember me ! 

Alas and alas ! Alas and alas! 

All dark, dark stories must mine surpass. 

The father as dear to us as life 
Fell not in the. battle’s glorious strife : 

He was murdered by inches—starved by degrees ! 
He suffered more deaths than all of these, 

For the dried skin grew to the marrowless bone, 
And it seemed that God had forgotten His own. 
And our gentle mother—her mind gave way. 

She is crazy! For her we can only pray. 

Such woe for Liberty ! 

Will you remember me ! ” 

Oh, our land will not forget! 

Our noble fathers are gone to God; 

Their blood enriches the traitor’s sod. 

Yet we will be clad and sent to school, 

For our ladies have studied the Golden Rule; 

And our rulers will never ungrateful be 
For the price we paid for their liberty. 

God lives and sees us yet; 

Our land will not forget! 

Washington, D. C., May 13, 1866. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

CORRESPON BENCE. 

The people of the United States with fond pride 
claim for American women the superiority over 
all others in the world in their devotion to coun¬ 
try, their patriotism under all circumstances, and 
the vigor and industry with which they put their 
hands and their hearts to every good work. 
From the dark winter of our national infancy to 
the present moment they have never faltered, 
never wearied in well-doing, not simply by sym¬ 
pathy nor by the influence of caste or social rela¬ 
tions, not by cheering on those simply who, of 
rougher mould, might be expected to perform the 
required labor in the prosecution of whatever 
object might be in view, but with hearts aglow 
and willing hands they are practical; they work, 
and their good works do follow them. 

But one question animates them: “Is it right, 


and needs it to be done?” and the answer comes 
willing up from responsive hearts, “ Come, sis¬ 
ters, we are wanted at the front.” Our Puritan 
mothers were no idlers on the highways and by¬ 
ways of life, but they were hand-maidens under 
God to those stern old Saxons who said there 
should be one spot on earth where man had free¬ 
dom to worship God. And their daughters of 
to-day, worthy descendants of those heroic moth¬ 
ers, are carrying onward their works of philan¬ 
thropy, charity, love. But for American women 
Bunker Hill monument would to-day be^quietly 
resting in its primeval ledge in Quincy, and the 
home of Washington in the hands of stock-job¬ 
bers. 

And when the blood-red rod of war was laid 
upon the nation, seething and searing, striking 
at its life-blood, then did she rise in all the maj¬ 
esty of her nature, and by deeds, not by words, 
placed herself on the highest pinnacle of womanly 
loveliness and virtue. 

In the hearts of our gallant defenders there are 
written in letters of gold the imperishable mem¬ 
ories of woman’s love, devotion, and sacrifice. 
On the lonely round by the camp fire, on weary 
march, in suffering from disease or wounds, food, 
clothing, comforts, aye, luxuries, were lavished 
with unsparing hand; and now, as the crowning 
act of her steadfastness in godly ways, she takes 
these little orphans in charge, and obeying the 
Divine injunction, she feeds these lambs. 

Let us, then, according to our means, give “ not 
grudgingly or of necessity, for God loveth a 
cheerful giver;” and “ never turn thy face from 
any poor man.” 

- — - 

GEM. 

Beautiful under our Western skies 
Our fair Columbia stands, 

With Freedom’s light in her royal eyes, 

And Victory’s crown in her hands; 

And solemn and grand from every land * 
Rise murmurs of future fame, 

Crying out well done, the dawn has begun 
In a chorus of loud acclaim. 

And Liberty leans on her conquering sword, 
Rejoiced that the fight is ending, 

That our clustering States are again restored 
By her own brave sons’ defending; 

And a glittering crown comes grandly down 
On her blazing brow for ever, 

Whose splendor gleams in eternal beams 
From the Gulf to the Beautiful River. 

[The above we regard as a gem worthy of being 
set with any living old world poet’s best eftorts. 
It has all the beauty and purity of Tennyson 
about it. It first appeared in the “Chronicle” 
on New Year’s day, 1863, and we should be 
pleased to learn the author’s name. Who will 

send us some more gems?] 

- ^ » - 

Nothing commands genius but love. Nothing 
can command love. 










































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& I) t (D r p 1) a n s ’ 3, b u o i* a t e. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THIS VJvKMONT TABLE TO ITS PATRONS. 

Here I am, the most humble and unpretending 
little table that ever presumed to appear in so 
august a presence. No glittering gems here 
sparkle in radiantbeauty; no gold from the shores 
of the far Pacific, or silver from Mexican mines, 
attract the passers by. The fair ladies in search 
of those rich and elegant fabrics, furnished by 
the merchant princes of the land, will not find 
them here. 

It may be thought that, contrasting my hum¬ 
ble display with the splendid tables around me, 
I should feel abashed, or even ashamed, of my 
State. If you think so, good friends, you are 
greatly mistaken. No haughty scion of the F. 
F.V.’s of the “ Old Dominion ” was ever prouder 
of his State than I of mine. Beautiful to me are 
her wild mountains, her green and sunny vallies, 
her limpid streams, and foaming cataracts; but 
morebeautiful still, the lofty patriotism, the stern, 
unflinching loyalty of her citizens! For these, 
and for the gentle, feminine, and yet efficient cha¬ 
racter of her daughters, I shrine her in my heart 
of hearts. 

The few and simple treasures I offer you, are 
chiefly from the Mountain State,and were wrought 
by hands more familiar with household duties 
than with the embroidery frame or piano. But 
they are the offering of loyal and loving hearts, 
and come freighted with blessings on those who 
originated this noble charity, and with warmest 
aspirations for the well-being of its recipients. 

And now, fellow-countrymen of the Green 
Mountains, I look to you, especially, for patron¬ 
age, and my heart tells me you will not permit 
the honor of our dear little State to suffer at your 
hands. As I don’t like'long speeches myself, 1 
will conclude by simply saying, “Gentlejnen, 
walk up to the captain’s office and pay your 
fare.” 

DONATIONS. 

It is with pleasure we receive instructions 
to acknowledge the following donations con¬ 
tributed to the Fair for the Soldiers and 
Sailors’ Orphans’ Home— 

RECEIVED BY THE LADY OF THE REV. J. C. SMITH. 

Philadelphia, Alex. Whilden & Sons, $10. 

Mrs. .T. C. Tarr, invoice of goods. 

Tarr & Brother, one silver plated fruit dish, 
$15. 

J. E. Caldwell & Co., one invoice of fancy 
goods, $91.75. 

Messrs. Meeke & Brothers, one fine sofa pil¬ 
low, $20. 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. Brainerd, one embroidered silk 
pin cushion, $6. 

Miss Brown, cotton bags, $2. 

Maxwell & Co., zephyrs, value not stated. 

Mr. J. C. Tarr, collected one check, $53; one 
hanging basket, two dogs, with various other 
articles. 

Boonton, New Jersey, through Hon. John 
Hill, speaker of the House of Assembly. This 
gentlemen stated the object to his Sabbath school, 
saying a collection would be taken up for the 
benefit of the National Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Or¬ 
phans’ Home, to be established in Washington, 
D. C. The infant class led off in the colllection: 
George Fitzpatrick, $15 ; another boy and class, 


$13 25; another boy, $11; another class, a girl’s, 
$11.72; another girl, $7.31; another girl, $3.12; 
and so on until the amount of $80 was raised. 

Hon. W. E. Dodge, N. Y., $100. 

Mrs. S. W. Barnard, New York city, $5. 

Miss Anna E. Smith, sent by a friend, $10. 

Mrs. Marden, $10. 

Mrs. Sampson, donated by friends, $3, two 
pair sleeve buttons, fourteen hemstitched hand¬ 
kerchiefs, with various other fancy articles. • 

Mr. White, confectioner, one pyramid cake, 
$25; tickets sold, $18. 

Four fancy houses presented by three little 
children, Mary, Walter, and Agnes Hall,Wash¬ 
ington city, through Miss M. M. Davidson, of 
Davenport, Iowa. 

RECEIVED AT THE NEW YORK TABLE. 

Horace Waters, Broadway, music, $15. 

D. Appleton & Co., Books, $12.50. 

Orange, Judd & Co., Books, $4. 

All of the above contributions consist of the 
latest publications. For sale at the New York 
Table. 

Ten maps of the Gettysburg battle-field, from 
Colonel John B. Bachelder, of New York, valued 
at $100. For sale at the retail price, $10 each. 

One box perfumery, from Delluc & Co., 635 
Broadway, N. Y-, valued at $18. 

A beautiful cushion, from Miss Clarke, of Buf¬ 
falo, N. Y. 

Miss Georgana V. Williamson, of the “Sol¬ 
diers Home,” contributed a beautiful wreath for 
the Fountain. It was greatly admired and well 
adorned the young “ Water God.” 

Mr. Taylor, of Messrs. Lockwood & Co., a 
handsome trunk to the Independant Table. 

General C. D. Gilmore, of the firm of Chip- 
man, Hosmer, Gdrnore and Brown, of this city, 
has presented to the Maine Table a package of 
seals of the State of Maine. 
f TO THE LADIES OF OGDENSBURG, N. Y., 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis is indebted for their efforts in 
sending a box of articles of most perfect execu¬ 
tion, in needle-work, knitting, and crochet. 
Many of them were from acquaintances of thirty 
years ago, and were marked sold, at sight, to be 
retained as pleasant momentoes. As Mrs. L. 
has charge of the supper room, these articles 
were given to the New York Table, in charge of 
Mrs. Commodore Morris, where they were con¬ 
sidered a great acquisition. We hope these 
ladies will induce many to co-operate with them 
in future four our “Annual Fair,” until all these 
orphans have attained their majority. The box 
from Ogdensburg will be looked for with eager¬ 
ness; and may we not expect many of the kind 
‘from St. Lawrence County? 

Washington, June*14, 1866. 

To the Managers of the Motional Fair for the benefit 

of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans: 

Ladies: The Plate printers working in the first 
division National Currency Bureau, under Mr. 
Spencer M. Clark, chief of division, appreciating 
your noble efforts in the good work in which you 
are now engaged, in endeavoring to provide a 
home for the orphans of our fallen braves, and 
believing it to be the duly of every man or body 
of men to contribute their mite in furtherance of 
the good cause, have resolved to contribute five 
($5) dollars each, the amount to be placed in the 
genera! fund for the above purpose. 


We have the pleasure herewith to hand to you 
the sum of three hundred and forty dollars, 
($340,) being the total amount collected in con¬ 
formity with the above resolution. 

Committee on Presentation: 

EDGAR BAKER, 

DAN’L J. LOGAN, 
WILLIAM G. WILDING. 


Subjoined we add a full list of the contributors: 


William Abel, 
Samuel Allen, 

Cor. Collins, 

Joseph L. Cox, 
Richard Donovan, 
Thomas Edwards, 
Robert Eden, 

S. Egan, 

Thomas Fitch, 

James Gowans, 
Charle Haight, 

John Kidd, 

Daniel J. Logan, 
Eugene Murphy, 
Frank Merrill, 

J. McColgan, 

J. P. McCulloch, 

P. O’Neill, 

James Osborns, 

P. Roche, 

P. Ratigan, 

John Shotwell, 
Thomas P. Stacy, 
William H. Ske-rrett, 
Samuel Sparchott, 
Robert Toomb, 
Thomas Tail, 
Benjamin Throop, 
Edward Williams, 
John Wood, 

William S. Wilding, 
George Proctor, 


John Logus, 

Thomas Vantassel, 
Joseph Weble, 
James Conlin, 

John Mull in, 

James Hayes, 
William Lane, 
George Hass, 

Robert Maguire, 
Samuel Beil, 

Thomas Smith, 
Richard Neale, 

H. Rubenacker, 
John Heim, 

Samuel Grenan, 
Edgar Baker, 

Samuel Latham, 
Edward Moffit, 
Alexander Test, 

A. A. Campbell, 

H. Weber, 

Edward Plagar, 

P. Gowans, 

James Lamb, 
Benjamin Robinson, 
Charles Kessler, 
John Ulrich, 

James Maroney, 

O. T. Edgar, 

David Gibson, 
William H. Graham 
Charles B. Smith, 
Charles G. Evans, 
William Hagar. 


Richard Montgomery 
Thomas Coleman, 


The following letter was sent in acknowledg¬ 
ment of this generous action: 


Washington, D. C., June 14, 1866. 

To Messrs. Edgar Baker, Daniel J. Logan, and 

William J. Wilding, Committee, Sfc.: 

Gentlemen: The Directors of the National Sol¬ 
diers’ and Sailors’Orphan Hoaeacknowledge the 
receipt of three hundred and forty dollars con¬ 
tributed by the Plate Printers employed in the 
first division National Currency Bureau, under 
charge of Mr. Spencer M. Clark. 

The first cotribulion received by the ladies 
from any government department, it does credit 
alike to the generous thoughtfulness and liberal¬ 
ity of the contributors, and affords a worthy ex¬ 
ample to all who wish well to the cause of the 
soldiers’orphan. ' 

Be pleased to convey to the gentlemen who 
have thus generously aided the cause jn which 
we are engaged, the sincere thanks of the Di¬ 
rectors of the National Soldiers’ and Sailors’ 
Orphan Home. 

Very respectfully, 

Mrs. J. C. CARLISLE, Secretary. 


-The New York Saturday “Press” among 

other suggestions which will enable a person to 
avoid the cholera recomends: “Don’t get it on 
the brain, and, to this end, avoid reading the 
daily papers. Endeavor, if possible, to keep a 
clean conscience, and two or three clean shirts. 
Rise with the lark, but avoid larks in the even¬ 
ing. Be above ground in all your dealings. Love 
your neighbors as yourself, but don’t have too 
many of them in the same house with you, and 
make a careful distinction between your neigh¬ 
bors and their wives. 














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Wilt ani> Junior. 


“Nequo semper teudit arcum Apollo. 
“Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holdiug both his sides.” 


Modern Antiquities. 

In tlie interior ofa railway carriage are seated 
a gentleman and a lady. The gentlemen is 
bronzed, apparently by long residence in a hot 
climate. His hair and whiskers are jet black, 
but the crow’s foot is visible at either temple. 
The lady is attired in the height of fashion, in a 
styie suited to youth and beauty. 

Gent—“Would you object to having the win- { 
dow up? Many years of Australian life have 
made me very sensitive of drafts.” 

Lady—(aside) 1 * That voice !” (To gentleman) 
—“Oh, not in the least!” (Aside again)—“It 
is Eustace.” 

Gent—(Emphatically)—Thank you!” (Aside) 
—“Those accents!” 

Lady—“ Did you speak?” 

Gent—“1 beg your pardon. Your voice re¬ 
called recollections of fifty years ago. It re¬ 
minded me of one who in other times, but—no 
matter. Your features, too, are strrngely like 
hers—only, if you will allow me to say so, the 
complexion is even more brilliant.” 

Lady—“Oh! might I ask her name?” 

Gent—“Her name was Rose.” 

Lady—“ It is my own.” 

Gent—“ Is it possible that I am speaking to j 
her daughter?” 

Lady—“You are speaking to herself.” 

Gent—“Heavens! Why, no. No, surely.” 

Lady—“ Yes, indeed.” 

Gent—“ But that fresh—excuse my rudness— 
that youthful color?” 

Lady—“That raven hair.” 

Gent—“ I’ll be candid with you. It is a wig— 
the gentleman’s real head of hair, or invisible 
peruke—warranted to defy detection.” 

Lady—“Eustace,I will return your confidence. 

I owe this bloom to theart of Madame Esther.” 

Gent—“Enameled love. My Rose, my own 
lost Rose found ! My rose unfaded!” 

Lady—“Yt>ur Rose will fade no more. She | 
has been rendered beautiful-.” 

Gent—“Oh, how beautiful! Let me fold thee 
in my arms.” 

(They embrace as well as they can. The dye 
of bis whiskers blackens her face, and the paint 
of her cheeks come off on the end of his nose.) j 

Gent—“ Beautiful I” 

Lady—“ Beautiful forever!” 

(Railway guard appears at the window.) 

Guard—“ Change here for Dovedale.” 

(They hobble out.) 


-Sir Waiter Scott, walking once with Lady 

Scott, saw some lambs and remarked on their 
beauty. “Yes,” said the wife, “lambsare beau¬ 
tiful—boiled!” We read that Mrs. Words¬ 
worth was once walking in a grove and heard a 
farmer’s wife solloquizing* “Oh my, I do love 
stock-doves.” The heart of the poet’s wife 
yearned towards that Amaryllis. “But,” con- j 
tinued the old woman, “there he’s some what 
likes ’em in a pie; but for my pan there’s noth¬ 
ing like ’em stewed in onions.” Horace Smith 
tells of a city miss who accosted a keeper of sheep 
in the fields, as she glowed with a desire for an 
Arcadian concert, “Oh, gentle shepherd, prithee I 
tell me where’s your pipe?” to which the man j 
replied, “I left it to hum, miss, ’cause 1 hain’t 
got no baccy.” 


-The editor of an Eastern paper says he 

has adopted the eight hour system in his office. 
He commences work at 8o’clock in the morning, 
and ends work at eight in the evening. 


-Mr. Moore, who derived his pedigree 

from Noah, explained it in this manner: “Noah i 
had three sons, Shem, Ham, and one more." 


An Excessive Case of Fatigue. 

A great many amusing incidents occur daily in 
our city street cars, some of which find their way 
into print, while the majority are lost save to the 
actual participators and eye-witnesses. 

Sometimes the male passengers place them¬ 
selves in ungallant atlidutes, while upon the other 
hand the ladies very frequently exhibit a want 
of appreciation of those little delicate unobtrusive 
attentions which the majority of gentlemen never 
fail to extend to them. 

A few days ago an incident occurred in one of 
the streetcars upon the Dauphine and Rampart 
street line, which in spite of the brusqueness of 
the repartee it called forth, was so refreshingly 
amusing, that no one could refrain from indulging 
in the sentiment which it occasioned. 

The car in question was one of the larger kind, 
with a famous notice posted conspicuously over 
the doorway containing the announcement that 
there were accommodations for eighteen passen¬ 
gers. 

With duplex eliptical skirts, the dresses of 
seven ladies spread out their ample folds in lively 
patterns on either side, and although quitea num¬ 
ber of gentlemen entered the car below Espla¬ 
nade street, not a movement was made to con¬ 
tract the barege, organdie, or lawn, the fourteen 
ladies very quietly appropriated the entire seats, 
while the gentlemen stood up und held on as 
well as circumstances would allow. 

Just before reaching Canal street, one of the 
ladies tapping one of the gentlemen upon the arm 
with her ivory-handled parasol, requested him 
to pull the bell for the next corner. Holding on 
to the strap with both hands, and affecting the 
very quintessence of languor, the person ad¬ 
dressed replied—“You must excuse me Madame, 
for 1 am really too excessively fatigued with 
standing to make the effort.” 

There was a sudden movement Oil the part of 
one of the liveliest patterns of barege, and a tiny 
hand went up like lightning to the bell rope, and 
with a flounce and a toss of her beautiful head, 
while the faces of all were wreathed in an inex¬ 
pressible smile, the lady stepped briskly out of 
the car ami disappeared around the corner.— JiT. 
0. Picayune. 


.Rustic Felicity. 

Many are the silent pleasures of the honest 
peasant, who rises cheerfully to his labor; look 
int# his dwelling—where i he scene of every hap¬ 
piness chiefly lies. He has the same domestic 
endearment, as much joy and comfort in his 
children, and as flattering hopes of their doing 
well, to enliven his hours and gladden his heart, 
as you can conceive in the most affluent station; 
and I make no doubt, in general, that, if the true 
account of his joys and sufferings were to be 
balanced with those of his betters, the upshot 
would prove to be little more than this—that the 
rich man had a little more meat, but the poor 
man the better stomach; the one had more lux¬ 
ury—more able physicians to attend and set him 
to rights—the other more health and soundness 
in his bones, and less occasion for their help ; 
that after these two articles betwixt them were 
balanced, in all other tilings they stood upon a 
level; that the sun shines as warm, and'the air 
blows as fresh, and the earth breathes as fragrant 
upon the one as the other; and that they have an 
equal share in all the beauties and real benefits of 
nature.— Sterne. 


A Chinaman recently sent to the hulks at Tou¬ 
lon, Fiance, fora murder committed in French 
possessions in Cochin-China, appeared not to 
have had the slightest idea of the gravity of his 
position, having looked upon his condemnation 
and transportation to Europe as a means of prov¬ 
ing his devotedness to the religion of Confucius; 
but he was painfully surprised on his arrival to 
learn that his magnificent tail of hair was to be 
cut off. To lose this appendage is considered in 
China to be totally dishonered, and he was, of 
course, most anxious to preserve it. However, 
he was compelled to submit, but the shock was 
too severe for him, us the moment the scissors 
cut through the tuft of hair he fainted, and was i 
obliged to be conveyed to the hospital. 


Praise Yoxir Wife. 

Praise your wife, man ; for pity’s sake give 
her some little encouragement; it won’t hurt her. 
She has made your home comfortable, your 
hearth bright and shining, your food agreeable; 
for pity’s sake tell her you thank her, if nothing 
more. Site don’t expect it; it will make her eyes 
open wider than they have these ten years, but 
it will do her good for all, and you, too. 

There are many women to-day thirsting for 
the words of praise, the language of encourage¬ 
ment. Through summer’s heat, through win¬ 
ter’s toil, they have drudged .uncomplainingly ; 
and so accustomed have their fathers, brothers, 
and husbands become to their monotonous la¬ 
bors that they look for and on them as they do 
on the daily rising of the sun, and its daily going 
down. Home every duy may he made beautiful 
by an appreciation of its very holiness. 

You know that, if the floor is clean, manual 
labor has been performed to make it so. You 
know, if you can take from your drawer a clean 
shirt whenever you want it, that somebody’s 
fingers have toiled in making it so fresh and 
agreeable, so smooth and lustrous. Everything 
that pleases the eye and the sense has been pro¬ 
duced by constant work, much thought, great 
care, and untiring efforts, bodily and mentally. 

It is not that many men do not appreciate those 
things and feel a glow of gratitude for the num¬ 
berless attentions bestowed upon them in sick¬ 
ness and health ; but they don’t come out with a 
hearty “Why, how pleasant you make things 
look, wife!” or “ 1 am much obliged to you for 
taking so much pains! ” They thank the tailor 
for giving them “ fits ; ” they thank the man in 
a full omnibifs who gives them a seat; they thank 
the young lady who moves along in the concert 
room ; in short, they thank everything out of 
doors because it is the custom, and come home, 
tip their chair back, and their heels up, pull out 
the newspaper,grumble if wife asks them to take 
the baby, scold if the fire has gone down, or, if 
everything is just right, shut their mouths with 
a smack of satisfaction, but never say, “ 1 thank 
you.” 

I tell you what, men, young and old, if you 
did but show an ordinary civility toward the 
common articles of housekeeping, your wives— 
if you gave them the hundred and sixteenth part 
of the compliments you always choked them with 
before you were married—fewer women would 
seek for other sources of affection. Praise your 
wife, then, for all good qualities she has, and you 
may rest assured that Iter deficiencies are fully 
counterbalanced. 


-A correspondent of the Maine Farmer says 

that about sixteen years ago he transferred eight 
trout to a small brook which empties into a pond. 
For seven or eight years nothing was heard or 
seen from them, but since that time, it is judged 
by men that live near these ponds, that not less 
than two hundred pounds are taken yearly of 
the best trout in that vicinity. 

-Guilp says that he never sees Blank eat¬ 
ing tapioca pudding without thinking of a fellow 
trying to stop up a large hole with a very inade¬ 
quate quantity of mortar. 

-A phrenologist has been examining Gueen 

Victoria’s head. He says he found the bump 
of adhesiveness sadly deficient, if existed at all. 
In justice, however, to this gentleman, we will 
state that the Gueen’s head under examination 
was a postage stamp. 

-If I cancel an insurance policy I can’t 

sell it, and if I sell it I cancel it. 

Star-tling toast: “ Woman—the morning star 
of infancy—the day star of manhood—the eve¬ 
ning star of age. Bless our stars.” 

“ What flower of beauty shall 1 marry?” 
asked a young spendthrift of his governor to 
which the governor replied with a grim smile, 
“Mari-gold.” 

Many a husband and father, who would kill 
a fellow-man for lacerating the feelings of his 
family, lacerates them more himself than all the 
world besides. 



































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<EI)C 0 r p l) a tt s ’ 21 in) o c a t c 


Cjtt <®rp{m ^bbocatt. 

For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fail-. 
FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1866. 


Jill communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’ Advocate,” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Bead. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

.Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Dclphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 

■ace Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 


PROGRAMME. 

MUSIC. 

Mondays and Saturdays, Twelfth Infantry 
Band. 

Tuesdays and Fridays, Marine Band. 

Wednesdays and Thursdays, Fiftli Cavalry 
Band. 

The Yankee schoolmaster will be in attendance 
at the Old Folks’ Kitchen this evening, and will 
give an illustration of the old time Yankee style 
of “ teaching the young men how to shoot.” 

The Washington and Columbia Commanderies 
of Knights Templar will appear in full regalia 
this evening. 

Rev. Theodore Tilton, accompanied by Hon. 
J. W. Forney, will visit the Fair this evening, 
upon which occasion interesting addresses may 
be expected. 

Hambujer, the celebrated magician,has kindly 
consented to give some of his magical exhibitions 
for the benefit of the National Orphans’ Home 
Fund, on next Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
evenings. He will introduce novelties each eve¬ 
ning. On Saturday afternoon he will give an 
exhibition to the ladies and children, upon which 
occasion children will be admitted at ten cents. 


PRIZES TO BE DRAWN. 

To-morrow evening, at the Independent Table, 
a gold watch and a set of silver will be awarded 
to the lady and gentleman of the District that 
receives the most votes. The watch for the lady 
and the silver for the gentleman. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 

Mrs. Lieutenat General U. S. Grant, President; 
Mrs. Major General W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice- 
President; Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer; 
Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assissant Treasurer; 
Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary; Miss Charlotte 
Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

Directors: Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Secre¬ 
tary Wells, Mrs. Attorney General Speed, Mrs. 
Senator D. T. Patterson, Mrs.William B.Todd, 
Mrs. Rev. Dr. John C. Smith, Mrs. Captain C. 
V. Morris, U. S. N., Mrs. David A. Hall, Mrs. 
Robert Farnham, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Miss Sarah 
Wood, Miss L. Howard ; with an Advisory 
Committee of equal number in the District, and 
directors and members of the Advisory Commit¬ 
tee to the number of seven, each from the differ¬ 
ent States and Territories—such Advisory Com¬ 
mittees being headed by Lieut. General Grant 
Major Generals Sherman and Howard. 

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At a meeting of the Board of Directors 
N. S. S. 0. H. held on Tuesday, June 12, 
at 11 o’clock a. m., it was— 

Resolved, That the Lady Directors meet each 
day, at 11 a. m., to report and receive written 
reports from each table of the receipts of the 
previous day and evening. Also, that each lady 
in charge of a table be required to deliver to the 
Board of Directors a written report of all receipts 
up to June 13, 1866. 

Ordered, That this notice be published three [ 
times in the “ Orphan’s Advocate.” 

Contributions Wanted.—W ill our rea¬ 
ders bear in mind that we want all the items 
we can get to make our paper interesting. | 


PRIZES DRAWN. 

National Table. —Mr. William Orme was 
successful in winning a fine gold ring, contributed 
by L. A. Bachus, esq., Lexington, Ky. The 
ladies in charge of the table will be pleased to 
see Mr. Orme and hand him the ring. 

Major Taylor is also the winner of an elegant 
segar box, which the ladies in charge will be 
pleased to hand over to him. 

THE FAIR. 

The storm last evening, we regret to 
state, played sad havoc with the Fair; the 
roof was evidently put up for fair times, 
and rain was not anticipated. Unfortu¬ 
nately the roof leaked like a cullender; there 
were but few square yards over the entire 
building that escaped a drenching, and the 
damage to the decoration and goods of 
every description must have been very 
serious. 

Owing to the storm, a suspension of the 
Fair last evening became necessary. This 
visitation the ladies are already turning to 
a good account, and as all nature adds to 
its beauty after the rain, so the presiding 
divinites of our Fair will make their enter¬ 
prise appear more beautiful after its drench- 
j ing. They are already industriously at 
work refitting their stalls and making the 
best of a sad misfortune. May their suc¬ 
cess and fortune be as good as their will, 
and may they Lave strength to sustain 
their arduous labors in their noble cause. 


MAKE THE FAIR INTERESTING. 

Washington abounds in musical talent; we 
have pianists, violinists, flutists, glee clubs 
and choirs, of a high order. Will not these 
clubs and talented amateurs arrange to at¬ 
tend occasionally at the music stand and 
entertain the company ? Will they devote 
them to the cause of the orphan or keep 
them buried ? 

We shall be pleased to publish in our 
programme the names of those who will 
come forward to aid us, and hope that the 
ladies and gentlemen in charge of the music 
stand will succeed in inducing many to do 
so. The stand is tastefully decorated, well 
placed, and well furnished with everything 
for music but the sounds of harmony. We 
hope a successful eflort will be made to 
supply this deficiency, and thus greatly 
add to the interest of the Fair. 


A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR. 

Rev. Theodore Tilton visited the Fair 
last evening, and was introduced to the 
lady secretary, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Lewis, 
in charge of the refreshment department, 
and Miss Lizzie Howard, of the floral de¬ 
partment; these being the only ladies pres¬ 
ent on the floor, owing to the Fair being 
closed. The reverend gentleman walked 
round the building, and although the deco¬ 
rations and tables were sadly disordered 
after their drenching, he seemed fully to 
appreciate the magnitude of the enterprise 
and the spirit with which it is being con¬ 
ducted. He will visit the Fair this even 
ing under more favorable auspices, and 
from the pertinent enquiries he made in 
regard to it we may expect a most interest 
ing address. 


EDITOR’S BOX. 

• 

Remember that the Editor’s box is on 
the counter at the office of the Orphan’s 
Advocate, on the west side of the main 
entrance. Selections, correspondence, in¬ 
cidents of all kinds, donations received, 
prizes won, and prizes to be won should all 
find their place in the columns of this little 
paper, which is the organ of the Fair. Will 
our ladies bear this in mind and make our 
little Advocate in fact, as it is in name, the 
organ of the Fair. 


Programme.— We publish elsewhere a 
programme of the proceedings from day to 
day, and shall be glad to receive notices of 
what is about to take place, distinguished 
persons who will visit the Fair, speakers 
who will address the company, and all other 
matters of interest which will be found 
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TOUR OF THE FAIR. 

We will say by way of apology to our lady 
friends of the Maine Table, that through an un¬ 
looked for accident, the report of that table was of 
necessity omitted yesterday, to our extreme re¬ 
gret, as the omission has occasioned a material 
disarrangement of the programme we had ar¬ 
ranged for our tour, but we now submit the 
report with our best compliments. 

And by way df explanation to the ladies on 
the west side of the building, we would take oc¬ 
casion to say that it was our intention to have 
given each table a full report to-day; bnt the 
absence of the ladies yesterday, p. m., precluded 
the possibility of obtaining the necessary infor¬ 
mation from which to make up a report in season 
for the paper to-day. To-morrow we hope to be 
able te give an account of each table and depart¬ 
ment on the west side, and it shall be our aim to 
render to each that meed of impartial attention 
which shall do full justice to their tables and 
themvelves. 

MAINE. 

The Maine Table occupies the “Down East” 
corner of the building, and is under the especial 
management, conduct and control of Down East 
ladies. 

It is of itself a practical demonstration that 
there is method in the mania of these fair Maine- 
iacs, and that pine trees are not the only crops 
that grow in the Pine Tree State, for here we 
have occular demonstration that they also gather 
rich harvests of crochety work, knitting work, 
needle work, worsted work, and ice cream work, 
strawberries, head dresses, pictures, flowers, 
-candy, dolls, vases, lemonade, pin cushions, 
head dresses, aprons, flower vases, cakes, needle 
books, and other refreshments too numerous to 
mention. 

There is one article on the table worthy of 
especial notice. A miniature set of cushioned 
velvet furniture, containing a bedstead, lounge, 
sofa,two rocking chairs, three high backed chairs, 
a stool and a table, all made in cottage style of 
pine twigs, by a little girl in Maine only ten 
years old; the whole set is offered for sale at $5. 

The table is under the especial direction, su¬ 
pervision, management, control, charge, conduct 
and care of the following named ladies from 
Maine: Mrs. Woodard, assisted by Mrs. Col. 
Talbot and Miss Cole. 

A Wheel of Fortune is also connected with 
the Maine department, superintended by Mrs. 
Gilbert and Miss Nettie Woodard, who are re¬ 
markably successful in inducingthe young gents 
to “turn” on the table and “turn out” the change. 

A most elegant dressing case is also appended 
to the table, to be presented to the person obtain¬ 
ing the largest number of votes for the next 
Presidency, and is under the charge of Miss 
Spaulding, whose personal attractions, added to 
an animated and persistent effort, is securing a 
rapid increase of the voters list at fifty cents per 
head. 

THE FOUNTAIN. 

We will now call, if you please, and take a 
short look at the Rainbow Fountain, which pre¬ 
sents the appearance of a marble statue of a little 
young Neptune hugging a huge Dolphin play¬ 
mate in his arms in a most affectionate manner, 
until he makes him “ spout like a sperm whale,” 
and the water coming down in a spray gives little 


Nep a continual stream of shower bath, which 
he appears to enjoy most hugely. 

Another appearance is that some modern Pro¬ 
metheus had been stealing from the aerial regions 
not fire, but this time a rainbow, which he has 
coiled up and given a circumlocutary revolving 
turn-round whirlagig motion, and placed over 
the fountain to throw its many tinted lights upon 
the falling water, and bubby Nep with a very 
pleasing effect. 

On either side the Fountain is a fine “fish 
pond,” where you may “ fish for the orphans ” 
to your heart’s content, and be sure of a bite 
every time, though you must run your own risk 
of getting “ sponged ” or “ black-balled.” 

“Come all ye jolly fishermen ’’and try your 
skill at dry trout fishing*. You will find here fair 
ladies in attendance who will supply you gratu¬ 
itously with hook and line, upon receipt of ten 
cents, and bait your hook every time. The ladies 
in charge are Mrs. Day and Miss Morris, who 
will receive you with courtesy, treat you with 
attention, and part with a smile. 

Jacob’s well. 

Come hither all ye thirsty souls, 

Ye weary lemonaders come, 

At Jacob’s well there still is room, 

And Rachel bids you come. 

Yes, four Rachels bid you come and buy, and 
drink, with money, at low price. 

Come everybody, and bring Mrs. everybody; 
and young everybody come, and bring Miss 
somebody else. * 

Jacob’s Well, like the “ Widow Cruise’s ’’oil 
jug, is never dry while a quart of lemonade 
remains in it. 

Jacob himself is absent, being unavoidably 
detained by the illness of Mrs. Jacob, who had 
a sudden attack of the ticdelaremorbus, and'hav¬ 
ing no servant girl he has to do his own house¬ 
work. 

There are four Rachels, however, who are ever 
in attendance, unless absent, and to them is due 
great credit for the effective administration of the 
duties incumbent of presiding at the well, and 

you are ever greeted by 
A smiling lass 
And a brimming glass. 

The Rachels are Miss Moore, Miss Kirby, 
Miss Angus, and Miss McGrew, assisted by two 
energetic young Jacobs pro tern., Mr. Romaine 
and Mr. Shumway, under the auspices of an 
older Jacob, Mr. Bartlett. 

At the Writing Stand, occupied by Mr. John 
D. Williams, and Mr. Church, of Bryant and 
Stratton Commercial College, are given some 
exquisite specimens of ornamental penmanship 
and off hand flourishing. They have now in the 
fair several large specimens of pen-drawing and 
flourishing which we doubt could be excelled in 
the United States, if in the world, for delicacy of 
drawing, truthfulness of delinffttion, and beauty 
of design. Mr. Williams stands among the first, 
finest penmen in the country, and has a wide 
reputation as such. We will another time give 
a more minute description of these elaborate 
drawings. 

Under the Speaker’s Stand is an octagonal 
eight sided circular roundabout, “1 scream,” and 
refreshment saloon, where creams, “ bon bons,” 
little Frenchmen, “perfectionary” of various 
kinds, cakes, and other cooling drinks will be 
dispensed gratuitously to all who choose to pay 


in advance. All who buy a sweet cake will be 
treated with a sweetsmile thrown in gratuitously. 
The institution is under the direction of Mrs. A. 
S. Chamberlain and Mrs. Col. Potter. 

In the same department is the elegant gold 
headed cane, to be presented to the Senator re¬ 
ceiving the greatest number of votes at fifty cents 
each. It is in charge of Miss Mary Foote, whose 
engaging manners, vivacity, and pleasing address 
form an additional attraction to the scheme of 
voting for a favorite Senator. None can doubt 
the ability of Miss Foote to raise cane and cane 
the Senator who gets the greatest number of votes. 

THE MUSIC STAND. 

The Music Stand, which has heretofore been 
almost unnoticed, is indeed, worthy of especial 
attention. The united efforts of the ladies in 
charge to make it an attractive and profitable in¬ 
stitution are worthy of the highest praise. 

A large collection of the choicest sheet music 
having been donated the fair, they now offerthem 
for sale far below actual cost prices. 

All musicians and lovers of music, are most 
respectfully, cordially, sincerely, earnestly and 
affectionately asked, requested, solicited and in¬ 
vited to call and see and investigate and examine 
the stock, which will be displayed by the very 
pleasing and interesting young ladies in charge, 
Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France, 
whose smiling faces and sprightly conversations 
form a very pleasing attraction to the stand. 

Come all ye lovers of music and beauty; buy 
four square yards of music for your sister. If 
you have no sister, buy for somebody’s else 
sister. Here you may buy not without money, 
but almost without price, any of the choice new 
pieces just out, including “John Brown’s body 
on a sour Apple Tree;” “Just please pass the 
bottle, Mother;” “When this Fenian war is 
over;” ‘ ‘The scamps, scamps, scamps are march¬ 
ing”—back from Canada, and a great variety of 
Scottish Sheepsteps, including “Old Dan Doo¬ 
dle,” “Yankee Tucker” and “Pop goes Kitty- 
Clyde,” and a great variety of other Salm tunes 
too numerous to mention. At the stand are also 
two very fine Pianos. One an uprightoverstrung 
base, the first of the kind ever made in the city, 
built by A. F. Dessau, repairer and tuner at 
Ellis’s music store, on Pennsylvania avenue; 
also two very handsome instruments of vocal 
music, which form the principal attraction to the 
stand. 

At the stand are also a wheel of fortune and 
valuable articles to be raffled at ten cents per 
chance. The raffles are under the superintend¬ 
ence of the very interesting and accomplished 
Miss Augusta Foot, a relative of the late lament¬ 
ed Senator Foote, and Miss Maggie France. 

THE FLORAL TEMPLE. 

The Floral Temple is a magnificent structure 
adorned with wreaths of evergreens, and devoted 
to the sale of flowers, birds, fishes, &c. There 
are flower baskets of rare and unique pattern 
and curious styles, flowers, natural artificial floral 
decorations, and magnificent boquets are daily 
received from persons of eminence and distinc¬ 
tion. 

The Temple is under the immediate direction 
of Miss Lizzie Howard, whose fine personelle, 
vavacity, energy, and brilliant executive ability 
combine pre-eminently to adapt her for the posi¬ 
tion. 

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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


jgRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. * 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 

H KOPPEL, 

# Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

J OHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new' non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it ai their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 

T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


AN1EL WALDRON. M. D , 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F str et below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. in. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,l). C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

-FREDERICK HUGLE, 

T Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


T he very latest novelty! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellevv & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 

C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


B UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DURANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


■gRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(ftj-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


T 


HE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 


Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 

rjtflE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 


LEWIS JOHNSON. 
WILLIAM ORME. 
THOS. FERAN. 
GEORGE PARKER. 


FRANCIS S. WALSH. 
WM B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 


JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


JgROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net. profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. R. Plant, 

General Agent. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, I). C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction's we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
lOih streets, Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


Lt 


i RAND NATIONAL CONCERT 


For the benefit of the 


SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2,1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 

the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E.. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N . 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete.. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each .. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5,000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case -Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4, 000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1,250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each . 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 

The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors .—Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer .—J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER. BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketch am, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan. ; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Win. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va. ; lion. Ebon C. Iugersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Lafiin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C.,Penn.; 
Hon. William A. Newell. M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C.. Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. GrinneijM. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 



















































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


I . Oil THE LADIES. 

1 S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, betwe en Seventh and Eighth streets. _ 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY & CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

XT T M. R. RILEY & BRO.. 

YV Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 30 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

%^°One Price, and that, the Lowest. cJTJ 

T W. COLLEY, 

Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

jTg^All articles warranted to prove as represented. 
1X7 W. BURDETTE, 

\ V • Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, <fcc., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station* 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


W H. <fc O. II. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four* 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 


B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the, publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, &c. 

DLANCHARD &. MOHUN, 

D Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. 


jV/l cKNEW & BELL, 

ill Successors to Murray & Semmes. Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 


wAMUEL TILSTON, 

t» Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 


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INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets.___ 

7 R. FOLEY, 

r) Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coa'-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, 1). C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 


JOHN OGDEN, 

fj Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


I? II. & H. I. GREGORY, 

I Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


H enry bayley a co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery - 
ware. Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, <fec. ; also, , 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

L' WHEELER & SON, 

I;* Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 


C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furni»hing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and St- am Fitter. Always a largo stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

YA7EBB A BEVERIDGE, 

Yt Late Chas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery. Block Tin Goods, &t\, &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hull, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

JJ^Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of 1 Columbia. 


j ) A. HILL & CO., 

I \ 1 Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 

L EATON HOUSE, “ 

U Washington City, D. C. John II. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

» Dealer iu Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing- 
ton, D. C. _ 

Yf W. BURCHELL, 

n * Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


SEVENTH STREET. CAA 

S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of Jv'l 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 


W M. G. METZEROTT &. CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steiuway’s Pianos and Mason A Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperbangings, Wiudow Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 


T A. MEINERS, 

1j. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


PLANNERY BROTHERS, 

I Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

. Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
I^F’Prices on the decline. 


W ALL, STEPHENS <fc CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men aDd Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

f J Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

pEORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

\T Wholesale and Retail Dealers iu Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 

p C. WILLARD’S 

* '» Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


pENSlONS AND ARRE4RS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


I JANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or faucy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 


] EWIS JOHNSON & CO.. 

IJ Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a vi<-w to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. II. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

U J. STEER. 

Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 


W E. BROWN, 

1 Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly ou 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 


pEIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
IV Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications aud Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

OTEVENS’. HATTERS, 

Aud extensive dealers iu Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


F ire insurance, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N. Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


IlALLET KILBOURN. J. M. LATTA. 

K ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. _ 

THE BEST SODA WATER, 

1 With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

[ B. OLCOTT & SON 7 

fj . Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, aud 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D aud E, on reasonable terms. 


H ORATIO MORAN, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

/ IOTTHELF & BEHREND, 

Vj Dealers in Fancy Goods. Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys, Perfumery. &c., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 

Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 













































































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& I) c 0 r p I) a n 0 ’ .Hbv 01 ait 


ADYERTISEMEIVTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 


FIFTEENTH STREET, 


OPPOSITE TREASURY, 


Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 


GOVERNMENT BONDS, 


7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 


CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 


And pay the highest prices for 


QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 


VOUCHERS. 


jpiRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite %e Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
f^ONE MILLION DOLLARS.*^ 


We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


jITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate deliverv all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. "Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes : 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the lormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities. Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON. Cashier. I 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch* 

JJROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 


I 


OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital...$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


J 


OHX R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 


S 


HAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D, 


A. COFLIN & CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


1!^Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


I HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
* to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 12£ to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. - Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co_Cash assets. - 1, 423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeous, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 


G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 
F street , between 9th and lOfA streets. 


This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they Bhall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 

Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardiang. 


TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 


M TAYLOR &i CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


11 


ARNDEN EXPRESS, 


401 Pennsylvania avenue, 


Washington, D. C. 


F or rent, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


ill T. PARKER &. MACNICHOL, 

IU. House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th stB., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparences 
painted and ornamented. 





























































* 

““Witil Malice towards None; with Charity for All.” 


YOL. I. 

WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 16, 1866. 

No. 6 



For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE DYING CHIEFTAIN. 

BY J. WILLIAM POPE. 

Upon a blood-stained battle-field 
A wounded chieftain lay; 

But strong his will to never yield 
While hope gave forth a ray. 

And in his agony of pain 
His manly spirit gave 

The great command which turned the plain 
Into one rebel grave. 

'Twas thus he spake, ’tween life and death— 
For death looked from his eyes, 

And shook his frame, drank in his breath, 
And claimed him as his prize— 

“FasMlows my blood, fast ebbs my life— 
How goes the battle men ? 

My spirit’s with you in the strife, 

But I’ll not lead again. 

“Charge on their center! Colonel, charge! 
Then turn their right! yon can I 

Ha! ha! the victory is ours! 

Brave and obedient man. 

“Fast flows my blood, fast ebbs my life. 

I’m fighting now with death, 

But he will conquer in the strife, 

And I must yield my breath. 

“But when this weary frame's at rest, 

Yield not to grim despair; 

But to that place where man is blest 
Look up, no war is there.” 

He closed his eyes as if in sleep, 

His sword lay by his side; 

His men, like children, came to weep 
Their chieftain who had died. 

Washington, June 4,1866. 


BROTHERLY LOVE. 

Good and pleasant ’tis to see, 

Brethren dwell in unity; 

When the law which Jesus taught, 
Rules each word and deed and thought. 

God has promised there, we know, 
Blessings richly to bestow ; 

Life on earth with all its store, 

Life in heaven for evermore. 

Son of righteousness arise, 

Shine on our benighted eyes ; 

To the world thy light unfold. 

That the nations may behold. 

Bring them back that go astray, 
Heavenly shepherd, to thy way; 

'Neath thy favor and thy light, 

All thy pasture sheep unite. 

Bring together heart and heart, 

Let no strife the Union part; 

With thine own almighty hand, 

Knit the severed brother band. 

Let this band of bsotherB love, 

Here on earth, in heaven above, 

Love and praise and rest in thee, 

Here and through eternity. 


When one has done the utmost, it is not ne¬ 
cessary to “ wash one’s hands in innocence.” 
They are clean—nor can the result soil them. 


OHIO AND INDIANA. 

The Ohio and Indiana Committee, to take 
measures to aid the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fair, 
met last evening at the room of Mr. Wetmore, 
Ohio State Agent, pursuant to adjournment. 

Mr. Garrett, from the Committee on Excur¬ 
sion down the river, reported^that a boat could 
be obtained on reasonable terms, and the com¬ 
mittee were instructed to make fuller inquiries 
and present an estimate of expenses at the next 
meeting. 

The Committee on Conference and Subscrip¬ 
tion, reported that they had visited Mrs. John 
Sherman and Mrs. Dennison, who had expressed 
their willingness to aid in any way in their power. 

Mr. Woods suggested the placing in the Fair 
of works of art and the establishment of a table; 
which was held under advisement. 

Mr. Wetmore, the treasurer, reported that 
Lieutenant Colonel Lupton, of Cincinnati, had 
handed him ten dollars for the purposes of the 
Fair, and the thanks of the committee were ten¬ 
dered for the donation. 

The committee of subscriptions were author¬ 
ized to add to their number and each member of 
the executive committee were authorized to re¬ 
ceive subscriptions. 

On motion the committee adjourned to meet at 
8 p. m. on Monday. 

DONATIONS. 

The ladies of Independent Table desire to re- 
turn their thanks to Mr. Newton, of the Treas¬ 
ury Department, for his present of a handsome 
cake; to be raffled. 

At the Massachusetts Table, Gen. Banks pre¬ 
sented to the ladies a very handsome basket of 
oranges, beautifully decorated with flowers. 

Hon. Samuel Hooper, $20, with a promise of 
more. 

NEW YORK TABLE, FROM APPLETON & CO. 

The Dove in the Eagle Nest, by the author of 
Redclyffe, $2; Home Influence,by Aguilar, $1.50; 
Vale of Cedars, by Aguilar, $1.50; Two Lives, 
by McIntosh, $1.50; Madeline, by Kavanagh, 
$1.50; Woman’s Friendship, by Aguilar, $1.50; 
New Book of Flowers, by Joseph Breck, $1.75; 
Eccentric Personages, by Russell, $2; The Gra¬ 
hams, by Mrs. Whitehead, $2; The Ordeal for 
Wives, $2; Poetry of the War, $3; Grant and his 
Campaigns, $5.50; Sherman and his Campaigns, 
$5.50; United States Service Magazine, 4 vols., 
$3.50 each; The Cecilias, by Annie Argyle, 75 
cents; Dr. Kemp, 50 cents. 

We mould our faces in our company. To the 
good, we appear better than we are; to the bad, 
worse. 

“ Love knows not condition ”—nor conditions. 

Pride never gluts nor starves. All passions 
must be fed; pride feeds on itself. 

The heart of all goodness, the root of all great¬ 
ness—self-denial. 


GEM. 

The spacious firmament on high, 

With all the blue etherial sky, 

And spangled heavens a shining frame, 
Their great original proclaim. 

The unwearied sun from day to day 
Doth his Creator’s power display, 

And publishes to every land 
The work of an Almighty hand. 

Soon as the evening shades prevail, 

The moon takes up her wondrous tale, 

And nightly to the listening earth 
Repeats the story of her birth ; 

While all the stars that round her burn, 

And all the planets in their turn,. 

Confirm the tidings as they roll, 

And spread the truth from pole to pole. 

A ddison. 

We believe that every one whose business 
requires him to be abroad of a bright, grand, sol¬ 
emn night, is a better and happier man for the 
being able to recall and repeat to himself the 
above beautiful lines. 


The Power of Ciphers. 

The enlightened man may have a clear under¬ 
standing of thousands, and even millions; but 
much beyond that he can form no distinct idea. 
A simple example, and one easily solved, will 
illustrate the observation. If all the vast bodies 
of water that cover nearly three-fourths of the 
globe were emptied, drop by drop, into one grand 
reservoir, the whole number of drops could be 
written by two words, “ eighteen sectillions,”and 
expressed in figures by annexing twenty-four 
ciphers to the number of eighteen, (18,000,000,- 
000,000,000,000,000,000.) Man might as well 
attempt to explore the bounds of eternity as to 
form any rational idea of the units embodied in 
the expression above; for although the aggregate 
of drops is indicated by figures in the space of 
only one inch and a half ordinary print, yet, if 
each particular drop were noted by a separate 
stroke, like the figure 1, it would form a line of 
marks sufficiently long to wind round the sun 
six thousand billions of times 1 

Now, observe, if you please, the marvelous 
power or value which the ciphers, insignificant 
by themselves, give to the significant figures 18. 
The young reader will be surprised to learn that 
the use of the cipher to determine the value of 
any particular figure, which is now practiced by 
every school boy, was unknown to the ancients. 
Therefore, among the Greeks and Romans, and 
other nations of antiquity, arithmetical opera¬ 
tions were exceedingly tedious and difficult. 
They had to reckon with little pebbles and shells, 
or beads, used as counters, to transact the ordi¬ 
nary business of life. Even the great Cicero, in 
his oration for Roscius, the actor, in order to ex¬ 
press 300,000,had to make use of the veryawkward 
andcumbrous notation, ccciodd ccciooo ccciooo. 
How very odd this seems—“in the year of our 
Lord mdcccxlvi.” —Educational Monthly. 


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Sir Thomas More’s Twenty Years. 

Among those who had the courage to resist 
Henry VIII, history loves to cherish the name 
of Thomas More, High Chancellor of England. 
The tyrant had him despoiled of all he possessed 
and thrown into a gloomy prison; but he did not 
succeed in disturbing the peace that reigned in 
his soul. Some perfidious friends one day tried to 
reason with him: “How can you be so blind 
and obstinate,” said they, “as to maintain an 
opinion contrary to that of almost every member 
of Parliament? It is madness, for surely you 
alone have not more intelligence than all these 
gentlemen put together?” “ I am not alone in 
my opinion,” answered Thomas; “ my opinion 
is that of the whole Church, spread throughout 
the entire world.” But the bestanswer made by 
him on this occasion was as follows: his wife 
had the weakness to try to tempt him. She came 
to visit him in his prison, and besought him to 
regain the King’s favor by doing as he desired. 
“ Then,” added she, “ we shall have the conso¬ 
lation of leaving you with us for a long time to 
come.” “And how many years do you think I 
could live yet ?’ “ At least twenty. ” “Twenty 

years !” repeated the heroic Chancellor, “twenty 
years! and would you have me barter an eternity 
of happiness for twenty years of a troubled and 
dishonored old age? I would not gain by the 
exchange.” Some days after, Thomas More 
died on the scaffold, and commenced that eter¬ 
nity of happiness which they would have him 
sacrifice for twenty miserable years. 


A Child’s Sympathy. 

A child’s eyes! those clear wells of undefiled 
thought—what on earth can be so beautiful? 
Full of hope and curiosity, they meet your own. 
In prayer how earnest; in joy, how sparkling; 
in sympathy, how tender. The man who never 
tried the companionship of a little chiid, has 
carelessly passed by one of the^greatest pleasures 
of life as one passes a fine flower without pluck¬ 
ing it or knowing its value. A child cannot 
understand you, you think; speak to it of the 
holy things of your religion, of your grief for the 
loss of a friend, of the love of some one you fear 
will not love you in return; it will take, it is true, 
no measure or soundings of your thought; it will 
not judge how much you should believe, whether 
your grief is rational in proportion to your loss, 
whether you are worthy or fit to attract the love 
whieh you seek; but its whole soul will incline 
to yours, and engraft itself, as it were, on the 
feeling which is your feeling for the hour. 


A Beautiful Simile. 

A few days since a lovely little child of four 
summers was buried in this town. On leaving 
the house of its parents, the clergyman, Rev. Mr. 
Jay, plucked up by its roots a beautiful little 
“ forget-me-not ,” and took it with him to the 
grave. 

After the little embryo of humanity had been 
deposited in the grave, the clergyman, holding 
up the plant in his hand, said: 

“I hold in my hand a beautiful flower which 
I plucked from the garden we have just left. By 
taking it from its parent home, it has withered, 
but I here plant it on the head of this grave and 
it will soon revive and flourish. 

“So with the little flower we have just planted 
in the grave. It has been plucked from its native 
garden, and has wilted, but it is transplanted 
into the garden of immortality, where it will re¬ 
vive and flourish in glory and beauty.” 


Tile Two Apprentices. 


Suicide of a Do 


Two boys were apprentices in a carpenter’s j 
shop. One determined to make himself a thorough i 
workman; the other “did’nt care.” One read j 
and studied, and got books that would help him 
to understand the principles of his trade. He j 
spent his evenings at home, reading. The other 
liked fun best. He often went with other boys 
to have a “good game.” “Come,”he often said 
to his shop-mate, “leave your old boeks; come 
with us. What’s the use of all this reading? ” 

“ If I waste these golden moments,’’answered 
the boy, “I shall lose what I shall never make 
up.” 

While the boys were still apprentices, an offer 
of two thousand dollars appeared in the newspa¬ 
pers for the best plan for a State house, to be built j 
in one of the Eastern States. The studious boy I 
saw the advertisement, and determined to try for 
it. After a careful study he drew out his plans, 
and sent them to the committee. We suppose 
he did not really expect to gain the prize.; but 
still he thought “ there is nothing like trying.” 

In about a week afterwards, a gentleman ar¬ 
rived at the carpenter’s shop, and inquired if an 
architect by the name of Washington Wilber- 
force lived there. 

“ No; ” said the carpenter, “ no architect; but 
I’ve got an apprentice by that name.” 

“ Let’s see him,” said the gentleman. 

The young man was summoned, and informed 
that his plan had been accepted, and that the two 
thousand dollars were his. The gentleman then 
said that the boy must put up the building; and 
his employer was so proud of his success that he 
willingly gave him his time and let him go. 

The stuious young carpenter became one of 
the first architects in the country. He made a 
fortune, and stands high in the estimation of 
everybody ; while his fellow-apprentice can 
hardly earn food for himself and family by his | 
daily labor. 


Tire Empty Cradle. 

There is a whole volume of poety in the fol¬ 
lowing little sketch, which we find in the last 
number of Miss Barber’s “Weekly:” 

We met John on stairs. He was carrying an 
old cradle to be stowed away among what he 
termed “ plunder,” in the lumber-room. One 
rocker was gone, and the wicker-work of the 
sides broken; it was an old willowy affair, but 
we could not refrain from casting a sad look into 
its empty depths. 

“Gone!” we said dreamily, “all gone!” What 
golden heads were once pillowed here! heads on 
which the curls grew moist in slumber, and the 
cheeks and lips flushed to the hue of rose leaves. 
When sleep broke, the silken fringed lips opened 
heavily from the slumberous eyes; smiles flitted 
like sunbeams over the face; the white fist was 
thrust into the mouth, and when mamma lifted 
the muslin and peeped in to see if the baby was j 
awake, what cooing and crowing were heard ! 
The little feet began to kick, out of pure delight, 
and kicked on until both of the tiny red shoes 
were landed at the foot of the cradle. Where 
are those heads now? Some that were embrowned 
by vigorous manhood are sleeping on battlefields; 
some are bleached with time and cares, and the 
feet have grown sore and weary on the rough 
paths of life. 

Perhaps some little one, once tenderly rocked 1 
here, is sleeping in the coffin. Over it grow heart’s j 
ease, and vigorous box, and white candy tuft, 
and the starry jassamine. The blue bird flutters 
its bright wings through the willow bough; and 
the cool summer wind whispers to the green 
leaves and grass blades on the grave. What of? 
Perhaps of its immortality. Sleep on, little 
dreamless one. “Of such is the kingdom of 
heaven.” 


An English newspaper tells the following ex¬ 
traordinary story, which, if it is true, proves that 
a dog may, by culture* become in certain respects 
as unreasoning and absurd as some men, who 
cowardly throw away their lives to get rid of 
some petty and transient annoyance: 

A fine dog belonging to Mr. George Hone, of 
Frindsbury, near Rochester, has committed a de¬ 
liberate act of suicide by drowning in the Med¬ 
way, at Upnor, Chatham. The dog had been 
suspected of approaching hydrophobia, and was 
accordingly shunned and kept as much as pos¬ 
sible from the house. This treatment appeared 
to cause him much annoyance, and for some days 
he was observed to be moody and morose, but 
still without any appearance of becoming rabid. 
On Thursday morning he was seen to leave the 
house and proceed to an intimate acquaintance 
of his master’s at Upnor, on reaching the resi¬ 
dence of whom he set up a piteous cry on finding 
he could not obtain admittance. After waiting 
at the house some little time he was seen to go to 
the river close by, and deliberately walked down 
the bank, and after turning round and giving a 
kind of farewell how! he walked into the stream, 
where he kept his head under water until he 
rolled over dead. This extraordinary act of 
suicide was witnessed by several persons. The 
manner of the death proved pretty clearly that 
the animal was not suffering from hydrophobia. 


Biilwer on Marriage. 

“Most men marry, and most men survive the 
operation.” If it were only necessary to live, 
that would be a consolatory and encouraging re¬ 
flection. But to live with peace, to live with dig¬ 
nity, to live with freedom, to live in harmony 
with your thoughts, your aspirations—and this 
in the perpetual companionship of a person to 
whom you have given the power to wound your 
peace, to assail your dignity, to cripple your 
feeling, to jar on each thought and each habit, 
and bring you down to the meanest details of 
earth, when you invite her, poor soul, to soar to 
the spheres—that makes the ‘ to be not to be,’ 
which is the question.” 


-The following are the places where the 

mortal remains of the deceased members of the 
Bonaparte family are deposited: 

The Emperor Napoleon, his elder brother, 
Joseph, and his younger brother, Jerome, are 
buried at the Invalides, in Paris; Julia, the widow 
of Joseph, is buried with her daughter, Char¬ 
lotte, in the Church of Santa Corce, Florence; 
Pauline, Napoleon’s sister, is buried in the Bor- 
ghese Chapel, Rome; Zanaide is buried with her 
son in the Church of Saula Maria, Rome; Lucien 
is buried with Alexandrine, at Canino, Italy; 
Paul is buried near Athens; the mother of Na¬ 
poleon (Madame Mere,) Cardinal Fesche, and 
Prince Charles Bonaparte are buried at Ajaccio, 
Corsica. 


Virtue Embodied. —The elegant Dr. Blair, 
when concluding a public discourse, in which he 
had descanted with his usual ability on the amia¬ 
bleness of virtue, gave utterance to the following 
apostrophe: “ O, virtue, if thou wert embodied, 
all men would love thee ! ” His colleague. Rev. 
R. Walker, attended the same pulpit in the (after¬ 
noon of the same Sabbath, and, addressing the 
congregation, said, “My reverend brother ob¬ 
served in the morning, that if virtue were embod¬ 
ied, all men would love her. Virtue has been 
embodied; but how was she treated? Did all 
men love her? No; she was despised and re¬ 
jected of men, who, after defaming, insulting, 
and scourging her, led her to Calvary, where 
they crucified her, between two thieves.” 


—-—The youngest sister of the Pope has just 
at died Avignano (Italy.) She was married to a 
rich patrician. The Pope has two brothers 
living—Count Gabriel Mastai, who is 80 years 
old; the other brother was formerly an officer in 
the carbineers, and is 80. The Pope is 71. The 
family of Pope Pius the Ninth is remarable for 
its longevity. 


The best thing to give your enemy is forgive¬ 
ness; to your opponent, tolerance; to a friend, 
your heart; to a child, a good example; to a fa¬ 
ther, deference; to your mother, conduct that will 
make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to 
all men charity. 


Charity—the highest voice of justice. 


Strife for self is war; strife for the common 
good is peace. 

The happiness that others may measure is not 
|| worthy the name. 

What is worth being said is worth being re- 
ii peated. 

ij In aims, let us cultivate our strong points—in 
|] ways, our weak ones. 




































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TO CORRESPONDENTS. 

We have received some contributions that have 
evidently been so hastily prepared that our 
esteemed friends in their desire to show their 
good will have not taken time to polish their 
productions. Horace, who knew something of 
poetry recommends that authors should not 
publish their verses until they have lain nine 
years in their desks. If some of our friends 
will let their verses lay but nine days and will 
review them they will feel the force of the ad¬ 
vice of Horace. 

The following are acceptable and will appear in 
due time, and the kind correspondents will 
please accept our thanks for the same: 
“ Clouds,Orphaned,” “ The Soldier on the 
Rappahanock,” “ New England Kitchen in 
1820,” “ The Orphans,” “ Feed our Lambs,” 
and “An Appeal for the Orphans.” 

We regret that Warren Chamberlain is not sent 
in in such form as it can be printed. Matter 
for the press should be on one side only of the 
paper on which it is written. 

“Come to the Fair ” has already appeared in 
another form, by Hon. B. B. F., from whom 
we hope to hear often. 

“The Fallen Brave ” may be greatly improved. 

The “ Gem ” furnished by Mr. G. is scarcely of 
the high order of poetry we would wish to 
teach to our children,although it is very beau¬ 
tiful. Try again. 


SSI it aitfr junior. 


“Neque semper tendit arcum Apollo. 

‘' Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides." 


Tile Echo. 

BV JOHN G. SAXE. 

I asked of Echo, ’tother day, 

(Whose words are few and often funny,) 
What, to a novice she could say 
Of courtship, love, and matrimony? 

Gbuoth Echo, plainly—“ Matter-o’money !” 

Whom should I mary?—should it be 
A dashing damsel, gay and pert, 

A pattern of inconstancy; 

Or selfish, mercenary flirt? 

Quoth Echo, sharply?—“Nary flirt!” 

What if, aweary of the strife 

That long has lured the dear deceiver, 

She promised to amend her life, 

And sin no more; can I believe her? 

Quoth Echo, with decision—“Leave her!” 

But if some maiden with a heart, 

On me should venture to bestow it, 

Pray, should I act the wiser part 
To take the treasure or forego it? 

Quoth Echo, very promptly—“ Go it!” 

But what, if seemingly afraid 
1 o bind her fate in Hymen’s fetter, 

She vow she means to die a maid, 

In answer to my loving letter? 
r Quoth Echo, rather coolly—“ Let her!” 

What if, in spite of her disdain, 

I find my heart entwined about 
With Cupid’s dear delicious chain, 

So closely that I can’t out? 

Quoth Echo, laughingly—“Get out!” 

But if some maid with beauty blest, 

As pure and fair as Heaven can make her, 
Will share my labor and my rest, 

Till envious Death shall overtake her? 

Quoth Echo, (sotto voce)—“Take her! 


A Woman’s “No.” 

I said my love was deep and true; 

She only answered with a jest, 

A mocking word,a smile at best, 

As one who naught of passion knew. 

How earnestly I tried to plead ! 

Her eyes roved wildly Were and there, 
Her fingers toyed with chain or hair, 
She scarcely seemed my words to heed. 

At last I said : “Then is it so? 

My darling, must I go away? 

Have you no word of hope to say?” 
She answered firmly, proudly, “No!” 

I turned to go and leave her free; 

When on my arm a hand was laid, 
And in my ears a whisper said, 

“ I love you ; O, come back to me!” 


Scene In Rothschild’s Bank. 

The Indianapolis Herald gives the following 
account of an interview of an Indiana official 
with Rothschild in his bank in London : 

Enter an American official. Rothschild sitting 
at a table writting. He is an aged German Jew, 
with wrinkled, yellow, and withered face, speak¬ 
ing broken English; 

Rothschild—Sit down, sir. You’s from In¬ 
diana, I b’leves. 

American official—Yes, sir. 

Rothschild—Is your State good; will she pay? 

American official—Yes, sir. 

Rothschild—Ah ! Ise glad to hear that; Isegot 
’bout POO,000 bonds on her. Ise a man of bus¬ 
iness. (Turns to his writing.) 

American official tarries a little, and then rises 
to leave. 

Rothschild—Sit down, sir. You’s from In¬ 
diana, I b’leves; you hold office there? 

American official—Yes, sir. 

Rothschild—Ise glad to hear that. Ise got 
’bout POO,COO bonds on her. Ise man o’ bisness. 
(Turns to writing. American about to leave.) 

Rothschild—Sit down, sir. You’s from In¬ 
diana, I b’leves. Had some trouble in your 
country, 1 b’leve? 

American official—Yes, sir. 

Rothschild—Is it all settled up now, so you 
think your State’s good? 

American official—Yes, sir. 

Rothschild—Ise glad to hear that. Ise got 
’bout p00,000 bonds on her. Ise man o’ bis¬ 
ness. (Turns to writing. American leaves.) 

A Noble Brute. —At Newport, R. I., a few 
days ago, a soldierfrom the fort,about two-thirds 
drunk, was playing on the wharf with a large 
Newfoundland dog, noted for his sagacity and 
good nature. The animal seemed to like the 
sport as much as the man, but finally the contest 
became warm, and the dog raising upon his hind 
legs, placed his fore paws upon the breast of the 
soldier. This threw the man off his balance and 
the two fell into the dock together. The soldier, 
too much intoxicated to swim, was in danger of 
drowning, when the dog seized him and, keeping 
his head above water, paddled off with him to a 
boat near by, when both was rescued. 


-Ben Shillaber, the original and inimitable 

“ Mrs. Partington,” gives the following touching 
bit of autobiography: 

I have done the main work of my life, and 
“ fifty years old ” is no promoter of new impulses. 
I am growing ancient, and my bobolinks have 
all turned to rice-birds, eating, but rarely sing¬ 
ing. _J_am like Florence Percy a month before 
her last marriage—-“all my fields are turning 
brown;” or, again, like the Yankee at White 
Plains—“ 1 don’t take no interest.” My family 
has grown up, my youngest being thirteen; my 
son is just married; and with a grandson by my 
daughter who married an officer of the navy, I 
have a right to the quiet that years of grand-pa¬ 
ternity should bring. 


“You would not take me for twenty?” said a 
nice girl to her partner while dancing a few eve¬ 
ning ago; “what would you take me for ?” “For 
better, or for worse,” replied he. 


We are obliged to a fair contributor for the 
following: 

Alexander tke Great. 

Alexander the Great, leading his army from 
conquest to conquest, came to a desert tract, 
where there was no water to be found. The 
army suffered terribly from thirst, and the brave 
soldiers’ who feared no other enemy, seemed to 
have lost all their fortitude. At last a soldier 
found some water in the hollow of a rock and 
came to the king, bringing some in his helmet. 
But Alexander, when he reflected that his sol¬ 
diers were as thirsty as himself, said, “ Shall I 
be the only one to drink?” and poured out the 
water on the ground. The men, full of admira¬ 
tion at such self-denial, cried out, “ On! lead us 
on ! we are not exhausted, we are not thirsty, we 
are more than mortal when we have such a king 
to lead us.” 

Sir Plilllp Sidney. 

The self-denial of Alexander the Great brings 
to mind a similar instance recorded of Sir Philip 
Sidney, one of the great men of the reign of 
Queen Elizabeth. He was an officer in the army 
sent by the Queen to assist the Hollanders fight¬ 
ing for their liberty. While gallantly leading 
his men, he received a wound so severe that he 
was obliged to be carried from the field. As they 
bore him along he became very thirsty from ex¬ 
cess of bleeding, and asked for some drink, which 
was brought him. But as he was putting the cup 
to his mouth, he saw a poor soldier carried along 
who, in passing, casta wistful glance at the cup. 
Sir Philip perceiving it, took the cup from his 
lips, before he had drank, and gave it to the poor 
man, with these words: “ Thy necessity is greater 
than mine.” 

Tlie tinest toil of Rank. 

There arose a question among the animals 
which should have the highest place. 

“ To settle it,” said the Horse, “ let us ask the 
Man; he is not one of the claimants, and there¬ 
fore can judge fairly. 

“But is he clear-sighted enough?” said the 
Mole ; it takes a deal of sharpness to perceive all 
our deep-seated merits.” 

“ That is well thought of,” said the Squirrel. 

“ For my part,” said the Rabbit, “ I cannot be 
persuaded that the Man has talents necessary for 
such a task.” 

“ Hold your tongues! ” said the Horse. “ He 
who is the least trust-worthy himself is always 
the readiest to doubt of others.” 

The Man was appointed judge. 

“Now one word,” said the majestic Lion, be¬ 
fore you proceed to pass judgment; “ by what 
rule, I would ask, do you propose to estimate 
our worth ? ” 

“ By what rule! Of course,” said the Man, 
“by the degree in which each of you is useful 
to men.” 

“Indeed!” said the Lion, angrily, “then I 
shall be placed below the Hog ! Begone ! you 
are not fit to be judge; for a judge should not 
think of his own interest, but of justice.” 

The Lion said: “ The dispute about rank, when 
I reflect upon it, seems to be an unworthy strife. 
Hold me for the greatest or the least, as you 
will, it signifies not. I know my own worth.” 
So he strode out of the assembly. 

The wise Elephant, the bold Tiger, the solemn 
Bear, the sly Fox, and the noble Horse; in short, 
all who felt their own worth,or thought theyfelt 
it, did the same. 

Those who retired last, and felt most disap¬ 
pointed at the breaking up of the meeting, were 
the Hog and the Monkey. 

Moral. —Those persons who think most of 
the distinctions of rank, fashion, or dress, are 
generally those who have the least claim to dis¬ 
tinction on the score of merit. 


It is well to have the respect of men. But 
never buy it at the expense of your own, how¬ 
ever liberal the terms! 

What comes to us can be borne. It is what 
we make that fells us. 

Lost efforts in argument—to prove to one that 
he is a fool, or lies. 























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ffijj b ©rpjjmts* ^btote. 

For the Soldiers nud Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1866. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “To the Editor of Tite Orphans’ Advocate.” 
at the Fair Building, comer of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 

OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


GENTLEMEN WANTED. 

Our article under this head last Thursday 
appears to have aggrieved the gentlemen 
whose names appear in the official column 
as composing the committee appointed on 
the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady man¬ 
agers in conducting the Fair. We have 
no hesitation in saying we intended no un¬ 
kind reflections on them, and are much 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Bofcer. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Horton McMichaeL 
Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Wliittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances D e Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Grata Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neatly. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher, 
ace Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sberman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Sirs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Sirs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert 'Famham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Sirs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Stiss Sarah Wood, 

Sirs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Sliss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory- Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


C OSISIIT TEE 


Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 


Will A. Short, Secretary. 
Lawrence Wilson, 

W. C. Porter. 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 

J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 

Maj. H. 


O. G. Firmin, 

B. P. Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G- M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N Rothery, 
J. J- Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta 
.. Hall. 


Last evening the Fair was honored by 
the presence of the Encampments of Knights 
Templar and Rev. Theodore Tilton, who 
made a most able and eloquent address, 
abounding in witty points and humorous 
hits, which were most enthusiastically 
cheered. 


I surprised to find them imagining the article 
aimed at them. 

When it is stated that some of them are 
| now themselves aware that serious abuses 
existed which have since been checked; 
that one watchman has been dismissed for 
dishonesty, and that some of the colored 
servants are reported to have given with 
great liberality to their friends outside, it 
| will be evident that the article was not alto¬ 
gether uncalled foe. 

We know many of the gentlemen, whose 
names are given elsewhere, have been faith¬ 
ful workers day after day, and we were truly 
surprised to find them aggrieved by a call 
for Gentlemen. 

Washington, more than any other city in 
the Union, abounds in gentlemen who would 
render valuable assistance at the Fair on 
. standing committees, and in many other 
ways, yet it appears that there are but about 
twenty so engaged out of about two thou¬ 
sand fully able'to co-operate. We of course 
do not include the many gentlemen attend¬ 
ing and assisting at the stalls of a night— 
and we are yet inclined to think there are 
gentlemen wanted, if only to generously 
afford temporary relief to many of those 
whose days and nights for the last two 
weeks have been devoted to forwarding 
their enterprise. 


We would say to the ladies who may 
seem to have been overlooked in our Tour 
of the Fair to-day, that it is in no wise 
from any intent or desire to pass them un¬ 
noticed, for it is our aim to do full and am¬ 
ple justice to all. 

Notes for a full account of the Ander- 
sonville relics have been taken, but we are 
utterly unable to prepare the article for 
presentation to-day. 


Will the ladies in attendance at the Fair 
please make a memorandum of the various 
contributions received at their tables and 
drop it into the box on the Editor’s table 
each evening. 


Our Advertisers.— We call the atten¬ 
tion of our readers to our advertising col- 
ums, where will be found the names of 
. many of our first class business men. 


TOUR OF THE FAIR. 

THE FLORAL TEMPLE. 

The Floral Temple is a magnificent structure 
adorned with wreaths of evergreens, and devoted 
to the sale of flowers, birds, fishes, &c.. There 
are flower baskets of rare and unique pattern 
and curiousstyles, flowers, natural artificial floral 
decorations, and magnificent boquets are daily 
received from persons of eminence and distinc¬ 
tion. 

The Temple is under the immediate direction 
of Miss Lizzie Howard, whose fine personelle, 
vavacity, energy, and brilliant executive ability 
combine pre-eminently to adapt her for the posi¬ 
tion. 

She is assisted by Miss Howe, Miss Linds- 
ley, Miss Hall, and Miss Stevens, forming 
a bevy of beautiful, bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked, 
golden-haired, smiling lassies, which cannot fail 
to attract the attention of all admirers of beauti¬ 
ful ladies and beautiful flowers. 

We are requested in behalf of Miss Howard, 
to return hersincere thanks, for their gentlemanly 
courtesy, to the Hon. Sen. Howe and the Hon 
Mr. Hayes, and acknowledge through them the 
receipt of several magnificant boquets from the 
botanical gardens, notice of which, through an 
irremediable inadvertance, has been heretofore 
neglected. Also, to respectfully return a sin¬ 
cerely grateful complimentary acknowledgment 
of the receipt of several very beautiful boquets 
and complimentary personal autograph card from 
Mrs. President Johnson, which were most grate¬ 
fully received and highly appreciated. 

Among the canary birds and other song birds 
is a large-sized bird with dark lustrous eyes and 
very strong voice, but he declines singing in pub¬ 
lic. He is labelled “An eye for business,” and 
from the sidelong glances slyly cast at the fair 
priestesses who officiate in the temple, we judge 
that lie has an eye to beauty as well. Another 
label attached to the cage reads, “25 cents for 
annoying the owl.” 

Come ye to the Soda Fountain; drink freely of 
its waters, and leave—after paying for it. Let 
him that is athirst say come; and he that hath 
money, let him come, buy, and drink, and treat 
his friends. 

Our friend Johnson, of artistic reputation, pre¬ 
sides at the Fountain, which is erected in a very 
tastily decorated arbor, adorned with flags, ever¬ 
green, wreaths, and cages containing feathery 
songsters. One, a mocking bird, trills forth his 
melodeous notes so sweetly as to command the 
wonder and admiration of every listener as he 
strikes the key to chord with the sounds given 
him by whistling spectators, and occasionally 
interludes sweet no.tes of his own, and immita*. 
lions most beautifully and artistically executed. 

Would that we might be allowed an opportu¬ 
nity to accord the meed of praise justly due the 
talent and ability of some of our amateur piano 
performers, who would favor us during the Fair’ 
from time to time with performances on the su¬ 
perior instruments at the Music Stand. 

Mr. Johnson as president of the Fountain is 
assisted by Miss Pooler, as secretary, treasurer, 
cashier, and chief clerk; and we doubt not that 
to the rosy cheeks and flowing ringlets of the fair 
incumbent, is due, in a great measure, the credit 
of the success of the Fountain. 

We will now stop to look for a moment at 




























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the magnificent sword to be presented to the 
Major General who shall receive the greatest 
number of votes. It is of finest manufacture and 
the gold hilt is set with diamonds and very heavily 
chased. There are also two magnificent oreide 
scabbards heavily plated with gold and elabor¬ 
ately chased. There is also an elegant Major 
General’s belt, sash and shoulder straps, and a 
splendid case to keep them in, ornamented with 
pearl bands and golden guards. The whole 
costing §1,500. 

It is under the supervision of Mrs. 0. D. Bar¬ 
rett, whose indomitable energy, activity and per¬ 
sistent labor for the obtaining of votes, and her 
fearless, brilliant home thrusts at ex-rebels, who 
sometimes attempt to make show of their treason 
in her presence, are beyond the reach of com¬ 
ment. 

Thursday evening the water-proof covering on 
the roof of the building was thoroughly tested, 
and we very much doubt if any coal sieve could 
better have stood the test. Our first intimation 
was the sight of a very dark-colored cloud rising 
in the west with great gusto, and the next inti¬ 
mation was a sensation of moisture about the oc¬ 
cipital region, strongly suggesting the idea that 
we were under an extemporaneous shower bath; 
and we were reminded that an undue moisture of 
the capillary adornment of the occipito-parietal 
regions might be productive of highly detrimen¬ 
tal consequences to the normal hygienic condi¬ 
tion of the constitutional organization of the 
physical system, or in other words, to speak 
technically, we were liable to take cold if we got 
our head wet. We changed our locality but 
soon after discovered an aqueous sensation in the 
region of our pedestrian perambulators, or in j 
other words, found ourselves standing in a puddle 
of water. Fortunately but little damage was 
done to the Tables, as the contents were removed | 
at once. We believe the greatestamount of dam¬ 
age was done to strawberries and ice cream, with i 
spoons and saucers. 


dollars, and an elegant rifle and fixtures to be 
raffled at eight dollars. 

There are also some very tasty articles of mil¬ 
linary fabric and manufacture, consisting of the 
latest style of—of—well, we don’t know the name 
of them, but have a faint idea that they are called 
Gypsy sunsets, or something else equally roman¬ 
tic, interesting, sentimental, and poetical name. 

At this table is also a fine collection of music 
from the publishing house of Horace Waters, 
valued at §75. They also, yesterday, received 
from New York a choice lot of New publications, 
from the house of D. Appleton & Co., among 
which are several new books, just published, 
which will be noticed elsewhere. 

The table is under the supervision of Mrs. 
Capt. C. V. Morris, U. S. N., assisted by the 
Misses Harris and Misses Foote, who are on 
detached service, Mrs. Clark Mills, Mrs. Dr. 
Potter, Mrs. Bidwell, Mrs. Adell, Mrs. Rolfe, 
Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Col. Lee, the Misses 
Neale, from Brooklyn, and Miss McDougall. 

KENTUCKY. 

The Kentucky Table appears loaded with 
temptations, from which none need offer the 
prayer for delivery, especially if they have a 
pocket full of money. Among other delicacies 
is a magnificent towering loaf of frosted cake, 
nine stories high, and severia! other loaves of 
less stupendous dimensions. Also, some very 
artificial wax fruit, which presents a very tempt¬ 
ing appearance, though we would not advise any 
one to purchase for eating purposes, unless gifted 
with unusually powerful digestive organs and a 
very tall appetite. There are also two small 
sized Turkish figures of wax of the Sultan and 
Sultana. Mr. Sultan has a long tailed Turkish 
pipe,and Mrs. Sultana has a harp, with less than 
a thousand strings, upon which she plays most 
delicious inaudible music. 

NATIONAL. — 






THE REPRESENTATIVE CANE 

is under the supervision of Mrs. Maj. Allberger, 
who has modestly retired to a quiet corner at the 
lfift of the entrance, and finds means to attract no 
srnall amount of attention to the cane, for which 
the contest is fast becoming very spirited, and 
she will no doubt reap a rich harvest for her 
pains. 

THE UNION TABLE 

lias been so thoroughly and extensively adver¬ 
tised throughout the entire country as to preclude 
the necessity of an extended notice. The busi¬ 
ness is still rapidly progressing and increasing, 
and bids fair to become a source of great income. 

NEW YORK DEPARTMENT. 

New York shines forth ns usual with a mag¬ 
nificent display of costly and elegant goods, con¬ 
sisting of usefuls and beautifuls, pinks, poseys 
and prettys, fancy fixities, and “ twilight arti¬ 
cles,” pin-cushions, needle books, portemonnies, 
work baskets, perfumery, “twilight” soap, I 
splendid chinneille wrought toilet cushions, and j 
a very beautiful basket of wax flowers, rather j 
more life-like than natural ones usually are, 1 
though not quite so fragrant, and is, indeed, a 
most beautiful and artistic piece of workmanship. 

Among other things, we observe a very fine jj 
painting, after Ruggles, for raffle, at thirty-five 


The National Table is sustained by contribu¬ 
tions from every State, and well sustains in ap¬ 
pearance the National credit. For it presents a j 
magnificent array of handsome, valuable and 
costly articles. 

Among others, a magnificent sewing machine, 
in an elegant walnut case, of Grover and Baker’s h 
manufacture, donated by that firm. There is 
also a very beautiful wax cross, of most beauti- | 
ful design, and artistic execution, made by Mrs. 

C. M. Heaton, of Indiana, now residing in this 
city, and is truly a very fine work of art. This 
table also boasts of a magnificent Afghan, pre¬ 
sented by Mrs. Henry D. Cook, and a “lovely 
baby basket” through Miss Mothershend, of 
Indiana. 

N. B. This is not a fruit basket. 

These two tables are under the charge of Mrs. 
Carlisle, the active, energetic, and efficient secre- j 
retaryof the association, whose executive talent 
and business capacity could not be more efficiently 
emyloyed in a worthier cause. 

She is assisted by Miss Taylor, Mrs. Mollie j| 
A. S. Cornell, Miss Eastman, Mrs. Snead, Mrs. i| 
Eastman, Mrs. General Crook, Miss Hay, and j| 
Miss Shaw; all of whom possess the attractive ! 
elements, in a high degree, or can engage in a 
pleasant conversation, or order the ice-cream or | 
water-ice with equal grace. 


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 

These tables, of which there are two, shine 
with brilliant array of beautiful articles, spread 
in rich profusion, to attract the eye and draw the 
“change,” and shine like a shivered rainbow, 
with the splendor of their colors. Richly em¬ 
broidered work of various kinds, fans, toilet 
cushions, vases, babies, of various patterns and 
colors. And most delicious wax fruit, (we pre¬ 
sume it is delicious, though we were not invited 
to taste of it, and didn’t volunteer,) but there was 
a very juicy looking slice of watermelon and a 
delicious plate of strawberries and sugar. An 
oranges, a peaches, and a lemons,are also in the 
same catalogue,together with some confectionery, 
which would be very palatable if it were made of 
sugar instead of wax. There, too, are lofty 
cakes of mountainous dimensions, white with 
frost of “seventy sugars,” and sweet as ’lasses. 

A most ferocious dog lays on the table, growl¬ 
ing in ominous inaudability, and tremendous 
silence. What he is made of we are unable to 
report; but we think of no very explosive ma¬ 
terial. 

The Tables are superintended by Mrs. Todd, 
assisted by Mrs. D. A. Hall, Mrs. Rev. J. C. 
Smith, Mrs. James Towers, Miss Crane, Miss 
Middleton, Miss Lizzie Ross,and Mrs. Chauncey . 

MICHIGAN. 

The Table of the “ out west ” State presents 
a goodly variety of out west articles, and some 
not so out west. There is a good display of va¬ 
rious styles of sundry “chicken fixins,” and 
other fancy articles, elegant, handsome, nice, 
pretty, &c., &c. Among other articles, are some 
fine illuminated paragraphs very finely executed 
on glass, and framed. One reads “My peace 
shall go with thee and I will give the rest.” The 
other, “ In Colloquies.” 

There are some very artistically executed, un¬ 
natural wax lilies, which look so natural that 
they might perhaps be fragrant, if one did not 
know they were not the real genuine article, right 
from the mill-pond. 

We observe, also, a very elegant gentleman’s 
dresssing case, containing all the necessaries and 
luxuries incident to a gentleman’s toilet table. 
It is covered with red morocco and has ivory 
bands, and forms a very-elegant article of “ twi¬ 
light ” furniture. There is also a lady’s ditto, 
ditto, ditto, ditto, on the table, and an elegant, 
pearl-inlaid, paper-mache perfume box, “ very 
fine intirely,” to go with ditto. 

But the principal attraction at this table is the 
“Two Cures for Broken Hearts,” which are 
warranted to kill or cure, instantly, without fail, 
or the money refunded in sixty days. This is no 
humbug, but a stern reality, as we might testify 
from a personal experience, had we ever had oc¬ 
casion to resort to either remedy. Come all ye 
old bachelor devotees of lonlitude and celibacy, 
arouse from your dreamy stupor, investigate, and 
then try the practical effect of a personal appli¬ 
cation of prescription No. 1. The materials for 
compounding the articles are very plenty, and 
there is no unpleasant taste in the mixture, which 
may be taken in large or small doses, to suit the 
taste of the patient.' If this fails, then try No. 2, 
which is a “sure cure, dead pop,” and never 
known to fail, as we can testify from the personal 
experience of hundreds who have thoroughly 
tested the remedy and never known to meet a 
failure. The prescription will be shown you by 
a very smiling bright-eyed young lady, whom it 
might be dangerous to meet under ordinary cir¬ 
cumstances when the remedy was not so near. 

[To be continued.] 




















<2H)£ <D r p I) a u s ’ ^btiocatc. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JjltYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Hns a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association, entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H koppel, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

U Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is ncknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Cnll and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets lor one dollar. 


D 


ANIEL WALDRON, M. D., 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. 


m. 


H UDSON TAYLOR 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M 


K. WALSH & CO.. 


Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


F REDERICK HUGLE, 

Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securiiies, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


T he very latest novelty \ 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Beilew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


N 


ATIONAJj BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D (THANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. 7'his old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


J^RADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(frj-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


T 


HE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE 


j 


INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 


Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated tiie system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


|J|HE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSI1. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


J^ROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM Nt>. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W.* BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLIIEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. R. Plant, 

General Agent. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 


OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 


GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 


Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Ag( m. 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


/1 RAND NATIONAL CONCERT 


For the benefit of the 


SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS* 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street* 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-Btory Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N... 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete... 4,000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1, 500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeous, $200 each. 1,000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4, 000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea .Sets, $75 each. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5each. 25,000 

10, 000'Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each . 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and If 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home. Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major II. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. CapeharT, 
Major M. H. Albergkr, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Pqst Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A. ; Gen. Robert 
C. Scbenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. O., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Demiug, M. C\, Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C.^enu. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C.. N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel,M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 























































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


FOR TJIE LADIES. 

r s. Ilcller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, <fcc., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goode. Faucy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square.) 
Washington, D. C. 


Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY Sc CO., 

rl Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

WJ M. R. RILEY Sc BRO.. 

\ \ Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

{^p^One Price, and that the Lowest.^£2 

T W. COLLEY, 

?9 • Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

{[TjtpAli articles warranted to prove as represented. 


W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &e., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


W H. Sc O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 


B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. L> and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, <fcc.__ 

I )LANCHARD Sc MOHUN, 

) Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. 


M CKNEW Sc BELL, 

Successors to Murray Sc Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 


CAMUEL TILSTON, 

i» Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 


pun njuoAOg jo .iou.ioo ‘695 pun ojusoioqAV ‘sionbiq 

f*(V7 P aB 'S0i.i9oo.i0 ifjiuiBjX ‘SBox oa !ti £t{\7 

0.7O 3HJLATCS V 030 Ot/6 


INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, ScC. 

J Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 

~T R. FOLEY, 

0 * * Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 


TORN OGDEN, 

f J Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
IIou8efurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets. Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


0 


V H. & II. I. GREGORY, 

L/* Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware. Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

L' WHEELER Sc SON, 

Fj. Doalers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 


p C. MEADOR, 

V* Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Faucy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS^ 
xi Successors to J. W. Thompson Sc Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Sham Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 


WEBB & BEVERIDGE, 

tV Late Chas. S. Fowler Sc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

JT^Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


> A. HILL Sc CO., 

I • Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


UEATON HOUSE, 

O Washington City, D. C. John II. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and DomesTic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, betweeu Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

r) 1 Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

AT W. BURCHELL, 

ii 1 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


506 


SEVENTH STREET. r AC 

S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of «)U0 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street* one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 


W M. G. METZEROTT Sc CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Sc Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintiugs, 
Engravings, See. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 


T A. MEINERS, 

Ju« Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


PLANNERY BROTHERS, 

T Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

. Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
f^^Prices on the decline. 


WALL, STEPHENS Sc CO., 

t V First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City ! _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
See., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington. D. C. _ 

pEORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

VJ Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washiug- 
tou, D. C. 

C C. WILLARD’S 

• Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


JjENSlONS AND ARREA.RS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

m 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 90i, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


J j ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladios in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER Sc BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

] EWIS JOHNSON Sc CO., 

Li Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold, _ 

B ANKERS’. BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 


|3 J. STEER, 

L . Agent for the Wheeler Sc Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machiues. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

• Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 
_ * _ 

pEIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
I \ Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

UTEVENSb HATTERS, 

0 And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


F ire insurance, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. J. M. Latta. 

17ILBOURN Sc LATTA, 

L\ Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. _ 

f|'HE BEST SODA WATER, 

i With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, comer of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. _ J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT Sc SON 

rj » % Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. AIbo, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue aud L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

/ IOTTHELF &. BEHREND, 

VT Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, See., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, See., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 








































































V 






(Orphans’ 


QV 5 u o r a t c. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

JAY COOKE & CO., 

- BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &.C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISE3IENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

JJROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 


AND 


J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 
492 SEVENTH STREET, 


BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 
Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


r JTHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENN A, Av., bet, SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital....$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 


WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co..Capital over. $9, 000, 000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 080 98 

Horae, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 


DIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President, 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON. Cashier. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
jgpONE MILLION DOLLARS, 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


UITTENHOUSE, 

It 


FOWLER & CO., 
BANKERS, 


352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


N 


ATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 


UNITED STAJES DEPOSITORY 


AND 


LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the former bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


QAK HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 461 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON. D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
^HAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 

A. COFLIN & CO’S 

4 

NATIONAL 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 
igpLndies’ Entrance on F Street. 

THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table de haute from 12£ to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th aud 10th sts., 

. Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar aud Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9 th and 10*7* streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
aud incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have aud enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks.$15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


ARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


F OR RENT, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M T. PARKER & MACNICHOL, 

. House, Sign, and Decorative Painters aud Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparences 
11 painted and ornamented. 














































“With Malice towards None; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, E>. C., JUNE 18, 1866. No. 7 


For the Orphans’ Advocate. | 

OttPilANED. 

It is just two years ago to-day, 

The blue-bird sang in the hollow tree, 

The South-wind whispered of beautiful May, 

And the apple blooms sweetened for bird and bee. 

Watching in silence, side by side, 

Three children sat by a casement low— 

One was dark paired and Tuscan eyed, 

And two were as fair as the drifted snow. 

“ Pm fired of waiting,” the little one said; 

“Sister, when will our father come?” 

There’s a kiss for an answer, a heavy tread, 

And a distant, distant roll of a drum. 

They come! bright bayonets cleave the air; 

They pass the thicket, the lane, the glen ; 

They halt! and sweet eyes see him standing there 
In the foremost ranks of a thousand men! 

One glance at the nest where his birdlingsLe, 

His heart throbs hard ’neath the army blue, 

A tear has moistened his tender eye, 

But his sinews are strong, and his nerves are true. 

For him their eyes beckon, their young hearts swell; 

In vain, in vain, he is true to his post! 

A thousand brave-hearted! shall one of them tell 
That he ever turned back, tho’ his foes were a host? 

They are marching! Ills step must be firm and proud, 
While huzzas for the banner that’s streaming above 
Rend the tremulous air! but he sees through the crowd 
Only twinkling hands full of kisses and love. 

Peace sits with her white wings folded now; 

He sleeps ’neath the battle-field faraway; 

And the stranger ma} r see at that casement low, 

Where three were watching, but two to-day. 

Their eyes are heavy, their faces are wan, 

They are lonely by night, they are hungry by day; 

The violets are springing, the blue-birds have come, 

Oh! ’tis sad such young hearts should be breaking in 
May. 

Portland, Me., May 1, 1866. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

CONVERSATIONS IN EUROPE DURING 
OUR WAR. 

ARTICLE IV. 

ENGLISH DISAPPOINTMENT. 

When the news of the fall of Richmond and 
the surrender of Lee reached Paris, the Ameri¬ 
cans there as well as elsewhere were moved with 
the greatest exultation and joy. At^the splendid 
mansion of a prominent American on the even¬ 
ing following, were gathered a few sons of the 
great Republic to congratulate each other over 
the glorious tidings. The host trod for his next 
door neighbor, a wealthy Englishman, of the 
beer-drinking, fox-hunting,fast-living, tory-poli- 
tics persuasion, who had many times during the 
war taken delight in teasing his republican friend, 
particularly on the reception of news of disaster 
to the Union cause. On the evening in question 
this individual called in to see his American friend 
about some neighborhood question, and having 
finished his business, found himself suddenly 
surrounded by a number of lively Americans 
who were now ready for him. The host of the 
evening lead off as follows: “ Come now, sir, as 


you have had your sport a long time at our ex¬ 
pense, I should think you might for once join us 
in our mutual congratulations over the result of 
the war in our country. You see it has turned 
out as we always told you. The Englishman,a 
little chop-fallen, replied, “Yes, I can say I am 
glad you are to have no more fighting; no more 
butchery among you, if that will please you, but 
I must confess, demme if I think the world is to 
be much better oIf for all that. You have merely 
overpowered the South. You have changed 
nothing of the nature of the struggle.” 

One of the company then addressed him as fol¬ 
lows: “ I should judge sir, by your remarks, that 
you sympathize with the South rather than the 
North in this controversy.” “ Of course we do,” 
said he,“ we have our reasons for it; and demme 
if our stupid government had only understood its 
time, it Would have interfered and broken you 
down beyond a possibility of recovery, but, 
demme, sir, we could beat nothing into their 
stupid old heads, and now, probably, the oppor¬ 
tunity is gone forever! ” 

To this it was replied that “it seemed some¬ 
what strange that the English people could take 
sides with the South in such a struggle. They 
had in the first place forced slavery on their 
subjects in America during the colonial period; 
then after our independence they proposed to 
turn abolitionists, and for fifty years had hooted 
and scouted our pretensions to being a free gov¬ 
ernment; they had done all in their power to 
blacken our fame, to make our institutions odious 
in the eyes of the world, and to incite against us 
the prejudice of mankind. And now when we 
proposed to put away the evil from among us, 
and wipe out the national reproach, they forget 
in a moment their record of denunciation for half 
a century and take sides with the party that fights 
to perpetuate the system of human bondage. 
This certainly appears passing strange.” To 
this the Englishman quickly replied: “Ourviews 
of slavery demme, sir, have nothing to do with 
it. You have wholly mistaken the real reasons 
of our opposition to the North and our professed 
friendship for the South; for to be frank with 
you, we really cared not a two-penny for either.” 
“What then was the motive?” asked one of the 
party. “Well, sir,” said the Englishman, “if 
you want the real reasons, here they are: 


Number 1.—The Yankees have been for years 



their heads high, boasting their superiority, and 
damme, sir, we wanted to see the conceit taken 
out of them. 


Number 2 .—Your fathers broke away from 
us, were rebels against George III and the Brit¬ 
ish empire, and, demme, it did us good to see 
them drinking this same cup among themselves. 

Number 3.—Your republic is getting too large, 
too much power, and if left to stand, will control 
the balance of power in time to come, and give 
the leading nations of Europe, especially England, 
great trouble in the future. Some of us saw it 


all from the first, and tried to have Lord John 
and “old Palm.” see it and act in time, but 
damme, sir, the case is lost, the opportunity has 
gone bye. 

“ Well,” answered his interlocutor, you are 
| the frankest as well as the silliest Englishman 
I have seen yet; I credit your statement but de¬ 
spise your reasoning. The fears of fools and 
the devices of the wicked often return to plague 
.them, but in one thing you are right: your op¬ 
portunity is gone; for the future Great Britain 
must take a secondary place in the moral balance 
of the world. 


Tlie Beloved Wife. 

Only let a woman be sure that she is precious 
to her husband—not useful, not valuable, not 
convenient, simply, but lovely and beloved. Let 
her be the recipient of his polite and hearty at¬ 
tentions; let her feel that her care and love are 
noticed, appreciated, and returned; let her opin¬ 
ion be asked, her approval sought, and her judg¬ 
ment respected in matters of which she is cogni¬ 
zant—in short, let her only be loved, honored, 
and cherished, iri fulfilment of the marriage vow, 
and she will be to her husband, and her children, 
and society, a well-spring of pleasure.. She will 
bear pain, and toil, and anxiety, for her husband’s 
love is to her a tower and fortress. Shielded 
and sheltered therein, adversity will have lost 
its sting. She may suffer, but sympathy may 
dull the edge of sorrow. A house with love in 
it—and, by love, l mean love expressed in words, 
and looks, and deeds, for I have not one spark 
of faith in the love that never crops out—is to a 
house without love, as a person to a machine: 
the one is life, the other mechanism. 

-Heinrich Heine, the German wit and poet, 

gave the following account of the different man¬ 
ners in which Englishmen, Frenchmen and Ger¬ 
mans regard liberty: “The Englishman loves 
liberty like his lawful wife; the Frenchman loves 
her like his mistress; the German loves her like 
his old grandmother. And yet, after all, no one 
can ever tell how things may turn out. The 
gumpy Englishman, in an ill temper with his 
wife, is capable of some day putting a rope around 
her neck, and taking her to be sold at Smithfield. 
The inconstant Frenchman may become unfaith¬ 
ful to his adored mistress, and be seen fluttering 
about the Palais Royal for another. But the 
German will never quite abandon his old grand¬ 
mother; he will always keep for her a nook by 
the chimney corner, where she can tell her fairy 
stories to the listening children.” 


-On a recentSunday, as Elder McCullough, 

of Terra Haute, took his seat in the pulpit at the 
Christian Church, and while he was making 
preparations to open the exercises by reading a 
chapter from the Bible, a slug of the plastering 
crumbled off of the very highest points of the 
ceiling over head, and fell a distance of thirty feet, 
with a tremendous crash, immediately in the rear 
of the officiating clergyman’s chair. Nothing 
daunted, the minister arose, amidst a cloud ot 
lime dust, and stepped down in front of the pul¬ 
pit and was brushed off, remarking, while under¬ 
going the operation, “ that that (meaning the fall¬ 
ing lime, was not near so bad as to have the wrath 
of God descend upon us ” 


















































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&l)c 0 r p l) a it s ’ o £ atc. 


®it a lift Jjumor. 

“ Keque semper tendit arcum Apollo. 

11 Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides.” 


Daniel O’Coimell and the Scold- 


One of the drollest scenes of vituperation that 
Daniel O’Connell, the celebrated Irish author, 
ever figured in, took place in the early part of his 
life. Not long after he was called to the bar, his 
character and peculiar talents received rapid rec¬ 
ognition from all who were casually acquainted 
with him. His'talent for vituperative language 
was perceived, and by some he was, even in 
those days, considered matchless as a scold. 
However, there was nt that time in Dublin, a cer¬ 
tain woman, Biddy Moriarty, who had a huck¬ 
ster’s stall on one end of the quay, nearly oppo¬ 
site the Four Courts. She was a virago of the 
first order very able with her tongue. From one 
end of Dublin to the other she was notorious for' 
the powers of abuse; and even in the provinces, 
Mrs. Moriarty’s language had passed into cur¬ 
rency. 

The dictionary of Dublin slang had been con¬ 
siderably enlarged by her, and her volubleness 
had almost become proverbial. Some of O’Con¬ 
nell’s friends, however, thought he could beat 
her at the use of her own weapons. Of this, 
however, he had some doubt himsejf when he 
had listened once or twice to some minor speci¬ 
mens of her billingsgate. It was mooted once 
whether the young Kerry barrister could encoun¬ 
ter her, and some one of the company (in O’Con¬ 
nell’s presence) rather ridiculed the idea of his 
being able to meet the famous Madam Moriarty. 
O’Connell never liked the idea of being put down, 
and confessed his readiness to encounter her, 
and even backed himself for the match. Bets 
were offered and taken; and it was decided that 
the matter should come off at once. 

The prfrty adjourned to the huckster’s stand, 
and there was the owner herself, superintending 
the sale of her small wares. A few loungers and 
ragged idlers were also lingering around the stall, 
for Biddy was a “ character,” and in her way, 
was one of the sights of Dublin. 

O’Connell was very confident of success. He 
had laid a very ingenious plan for overcoming 
her, and with all the anxiety to put it in practice. 
At this time O’Connell’s own party and the 
loungers about the place formed an audience quite 
sufficient to rouse Mrs. Moriarty on public pro¬ 
vocation, to- a due exhibition of her powers. O’¬ 
Connell commenced the attack by saying: 

“What’s the price of this walking stick, Mrs. 
What’s-your-name?” 

“Moriarty, sir, is my name, and a good one it 
is too, and what have you to say agin it? And 
one and a sixpence is the price of the stick. 
Troth, it’s as cheap as dirt, and so it is.” 

“One and a sixpence for such a walking stick? 
Whew! Why, you are no better than an im¬ 
poster, to ask one and sixpence for what only 
cost two pence.” 

“Two pence, your grandmother, ’’repliedMrs. 
Biddy. “Do you mean to say that its cheating 
the people 1 am? Imposter, indeed.” 

“Ay, imposter; and it’s that I call you to your 
teeth,” replied O’Connell. 

“ Come, cut your stick, you cantankerous 
jackanapes.” 

“Keep a civil tongue in your head, you old 
diagonal,” replied O’Connell, calmly. 

“Stop your jaw, you pug-nosed badger, or by 
this and that,” cried Mrs. Moriarty, “I’ll make 
you go quicker than you come.” 

“Don’t be in a passion, my old radius. Anger 
will only wrinkle your beauty.” 

“By hokey, if you say another word of impu¬ 
dence I’ll tan your dirty hide, you beastly com¬ 
mon scrub; and sorry I’il be to soil my fist with 
your carcass.” 

“Whew, boys! what a passion old Biddy’s 
in; I protest, as I am a gentleman.” 

“Jintleman! jintleman! The like of you a jin- 
tleman! Wisha, by gor, that bangs Banagher. 
Why, you potato-faced pippin sneezer, where 






did a Madagascar monkey like you pick up 
enough of common Christian decency to hide 
your Kerry brogue?” 

“Easy, now,” cried O’Connell, with imper- 
turbale good humor, “don’t choke yourself with 
fine language, you old whiskey-drinking paral¬ 
lelogram.” 

“What’s that you call me, your dirty, mur- 
thering villian?” roared Mrs. Moriarty, stung 
into fury. 

“I call you,” answered O’Connell, “a paral-, 
lelogram, and a Dublin judge oj' jury would say 
it was no libel to call you so.” 

“Oh tare and ouns! Oh holy Biddy! than an 
honest woman like me should be called a parry 
belly grums, you rascally gallows bird; you 
cowardly sneaking, plate licking blaggard.” 

“Oh, not you indeed,” retorted O’Connell. 
“Why, I suppose you’ll deny that you keep a 
hypothenuse in your house?” 

“ It’s a lie for you, you bloody robber, never 
had such a thing in my house, you bloody old 
thief.” 

“Why, all your neighbors know very well 
that you not only keep a hypothenuse, but that 
you have two diameters locked up in your garret, 
and that you go to walk with them every Sun¬ 
day, you heartless old heptagon.” 

“ Oh! hear that ye saints in glory! Oh ! that’s 
bad language for a fellow who wants to pass 
himself off for a gintleman. May the devil fly 
away with you, you micher from Munster, and 
bake celery sauce from your rotten limbs.” 

“ Ah, you can’t deny the charge, you misera¬ 
ble submultiple of a duplicate fraction^” 

“ Go rinse your mouth in the Liffy, you nasty 
tickle pitcher. After all the bad words you speak, 
it ought to be filthier than your face, you dirty 
chicken of Belzebub.” 

“ Rinse your mouth, you wicked old polygon. 
To the deuce 1 pitch you, you blustering inter- 
sectien of stinking superfluities.” 

“You saucy tinker’s apprentice, if you don’t 
cease your jaw, I’ll—” 

But here she gasped for breath, unable to hawk 
up any more words, for the last volley of O’Con¬ 
nell had nearly knocked the wind out of her. 

“ Whilst 1 have a tongue I’ll abuse you, you 
most inimitable periphery. Look at her, boys 
—there she stands—a convicted perpendicular in 
petticoat! There’s contamination in her circum¬ 
ference, and she trembles with guilt down to the 
extremity of her corollaries. Ah ! you’re found 
out, you rectilineal antecedent and equiangular 
old hag! ’Tis you the devil will flyaway with, 
you porter swiping similitude of the bisection of 
a vortex.” 

Overwhelmed with this torrent of language, 
Mrs. Moriarty was silenced. Catching up a 
sauce-pan,she was aimingitat O’Connell’s head, 
when he very prudently made a timely retreat. 

“You have won the wager, O’Connell,” cried 
the men who proposed the contest. “ Here is 
your bet.”— IVaverly. 


-A Dutchman and an Irishman, who were 

neighbors, bought a pig between them, with the 
understanding that they would kill and divide it 
equally between them. When the pig was killed 
and cut in the usual manner, a dispute arose as 
to who should have first choice ; which was de¬ 
cided by their agreeing to give it to the one who 
would succeed in pulling the pigs head from the 
other, each to take hold of an ear by their teeth 
only. Having taken hold according to the terms 
of the agreement, they pulled away for some 
time without any apparent advantage to either 
side. Pat, setting his teeth firmly in the ear, ex¬ 
claimed, “Are you ready?” “Yah,” replied 
Hans, at which time Pat, taking the advantage 
of his opponents open mouth, jerked the head 
away. 


-“Halloa, Pat! too late for the train ? Ah! 

you didn’t run fast enough.” “ Begorra, I did, 
sir, but I didn’t sthart soon enough.” 


-There was a man at the Baltimore depot, 

the other day, who, besides having his two or¬ 
dinary hands, had got a little behind-hand. 


Take It Easy. 

A few days since, Constable Judd was called 
upon to fulfill a writ of ejectment, issued by a 
son of the Emerald Isle, against a fellow coun¬ 
tryman. Dan, who never waits for persuasion 
to do his duty, instantly called on Pat, and found 
him seated in the house named in the writ, en¬ 
joying a “ dudeen.” 

“Good morning, Pat,” says Dan, pulling out 
his writ. 

“ The top o’ the morning to yourself,” replied 
Pat, undisturbed. 

“ Patrick, I have business with you,” contin¬ 
ued the constable. 

“ Bedad, and shure ye have; an’ would ye be 
after calling on me, sir?” 

“ I have a writ here, commanding me to eject 
you and your goods from this house. It’s rather 
an unpleasant duty, but—” 

“ Ah ! is it Michael O’Callighan that ordered 
ye, shure ?” 

“Yes, sir, Michael is the man.”, 

“An’did he pay the costs, Misther Consta¬ 
ble?” 

“ Certainly—we always demand advance costs 
in these cases.” 

“Then, ye’ve been paid for ye’re work 
shure?” 

“ Certainly.” 

“Then ye can do it, divil a bit will Patrick 
O’Brien stand in the way of a man’s working for 
his pay. 

This rather astonished Dan, who expected, as 
is usual in flbch cases, to meet with serious re¬ 
sistance. He doffed his coat, and after an hour’s 
hard labor, succeeded in removing the Irishman’s 
household goods into the street. After securing 
the house from improper intrusion, Dan,fatigued 
with the labors he had performed, started away. 
In bidding him good-bye, Pat, who was seated 
on a part of the goods, with the “dudeen ” still 
in his mouth, remarked— 

“An I’m obliged to ye, sir, for saving me all 
• the trouble.” 

“ How?” 

“Faith, and wasn’t I going to move? and 
wasn’t I just takin’ off me coat to lug out the 
duds, sir, whin’ you come an’ carried all down 
for me, without chargin’ me one cint,at all? I’m 
much obliged to ye, sir, an’ hope ye’ll call agin 
whin Patrick O’Brien wants goods carried down 
stairs, sir.” 

Dan suddenly had business in another place. 


“ Well, Jane, this is a queer world,” said a 
“ cara sposa” to his wife, at breakfast, the other 
morning. “ A sect of women philosophers have 
just sprang up!” 

“ Indeed,” said Jane, “ and what do they 
hold?” 

“The strangest thing in nature,” said he, 
“ their tongues!” 

-A young couple had been married by a 

Q.uaker, and after the ceremony, he remarked: 
“Friend, thou art now at the end of thy troubles.” 
A few weeks after the young man came to the 
good minister boiling over with rage (his wife 
was a regular vixen.) “I thought you told me 
that I was at the end of my troubles?” “So I 
did, friend, but I did not say which end.” 


-“Pa,” said little Channing to his paternal 

ancestor, holding up a Sunday school picture- 
book, “what is that?” 

“That, my son,” gravely replied the father, 
“is Jacob wrestling with the angel.” 

“And which licked, pa?” innocently continued 
the young hopeful. 


-A dispute arising relative to the best mode 

of dressing a beefsteak, the controversy was set¬ 
tled by one of the disputants giving Shakspere 
as an authority: “If when done ’twere well done, 
then ’twere well it were done quickly.” 


-“ What do you think of that pipe, Jim? 

Did you ever see one as small as it before?” 
! “ Yis, indade. I saw one in the ou'.d couuthry as 
small as two of it.” 



































&l)c ©tpl) aits’ ^buotate 


3 


Origin of Illustrious Men. 

Columbus was the son of a weaver, and a wea¬ 
ver himself. 

Claud Lorraine was bred a pastry cook. 

Cervantes was a common soldier. 

Homer was the son of a small farmer. 

Moliere was the son of a tapestry maker. 

Terence was a slave. 

Oliver Cromwell was the son of a London 
brewer. 

Franklin was a journeyman printer, and son 
of a tallow chandler and soap boiler. 

Dr. Thomas, Bishop of Worcester, was the 
son of a linen draper. 

Daniel Defoe was a hostler, and a son of a 
butcher. 

Whitfield was the son of an inn-keeper of 
Glouster. 

Sir Cloudley Shovel, Rear-Admiral of England, 
was an apprentice to a shoemaker, and afterwards 
a cabin-boy. 

Bishop Pridaux worked in the kitchen at Exe¬ 
ter College, Oxford. 

Cardinal Woolsey was a son of a poor butcher. 

Fergusan was a shepherd. 

Dean Tucker was the son of a small farmer 
in Cardiganshire, and performed his journey to 
Oxford on foot. 

Edmond Haley was the son of a soap-boiler 
of Shoreditch. 

Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwitch, was the son 
of a farmer. 

Virgil was the son of a porter. 

Horace was the son of a shop-keeper. 

Shakespeare was the son of a wool-stapler. 

Milton was the son of a money-scrivener. 

Robert Burns was a plowman in Ayrshire. 

Confucius was a carpenter. 

Mahomet Ali was a barber. 

Madame Bernadotte was a washerwoman of 
Paris. 

Napoleon, a descendant of an obscure family 
of Corsica, was a major when he married Jose¬ 
phine, the daughter of a tobacconist Creole of 
Martinique. 

General Escartero was a vestry clerk. 

Bolivar was a druggist. 

Vasco de Gama was a sailor. 

John Jacob Astor once sold apples on the 
streets of Rew York. 

Catharine, Empress of Russia, was a camp 
grisette. 

Cincinnatus was plowing his vineyard when 
the Directorship of Rome was offered to him. 

Abraham Lincoln, a President of the United 
States, was in early life a boatman on the Ohio 
and Mississippi rivers, and afterwards a rail- 
splitter. 

Millard Fillmore, also a President of the Uni¬ 
ted States, was an apprentice to a tailor. 

Henry Wilson, a United States Senator, was 
a journeyman shoemaker. 

Andrew Johnson, our present President, was 
a tailor, and it is said that he was proficient in 
the trade. 

Very many of our best public men have occu¬ 
pied an humble position in their earlier days, and 
by their indomitable and untiring energy and 
honesty of purpose have been the sole architects 
of the enviable positions to which they have 
aspired. In fact, almost every notable person 
that has ever existed and left a famous name, 
have sprung from the lower class of society. 
History abounds with such men. 


Good Advice. 

Never lose any time. That is not lost which 
is spent in amusement or recreation every day;, 
but always be in the habit of being employed. 
Never err the least in being in truth. Never 
say an ill thing of a person when thou canst say 
a good thing of him; not only speak charitably, 
but feel so. Never be irritable or unkind to any 
body. Never indulge thyself in luxuries that are 
not necessary. Do all things with consideration; 
and when thy path to act right is most difficult, 
feel confidence-in that Power alone which is able 
to assist thee, and exert thine own powers as far 
as they go. 


Acti've Police. 

An amusing story is now going the rounds of 
the Paris clubs. It appears a short time ago a 
foreign prince made a heavy bet that he would be 
arrested by the police without committing any 
offence whatever, or in any way provoking the 
authorities. The bet having been taken by a 
member of the Imperial Club, the prince went 
to one of the most aristocratic cafes in Paris, 
dressed in a battered hat, a ragged blouse, and 
boots all in holes, and sitting down at qne of the 
tables, ordered a cup of coffee. The waiters, 
however, paid no attention to so suspicious look¬ 
ing a customer; upon which the prince put his 
hand in hfs pocket and showed them a bundle of 
bank notes. The proprietor then ordered the 
coffee to be served, sending meanwhile to the 
nearest police station for a sergeant-deville. The 
prince was duly arrested and taken to the com¬ 
missary of police, where he stated who he was, 
and afterwards taken to the gentleman with whom 
he had made the bet to prove his identity. A 
similar story was told at Vienna, some time ago, 
of a Hungarian Prince Szander, M. de Metter- 
nich’s son-in-law, who in order to make his ar¬ 
rest quite sure, took bank notes out of his boots. 


How to Ruin a Son and “ Finish’’ a 
Daughter. 

HOW TO RUIN A SON. 

1. Let him have his own way. 

1. Allow him a free use of money. 

3. Suffer him to roam where he pleases on the 
Sabbath. 

4. Give him full access to wicked companions. 

5. Call him to no account for his earnings. 

6. Furnish him with no stated employment. 

HOW TO “finish” A DAUGATER. 

1. Be always telling her how pretty she is. 

2. Instil into her mind a proper love of dress. 

3. Accustom her to so much pleasure that she 
is never happy at home. 

4. Allow her to read nothing but novels. 

5. Teach her all the accomplishments, but none 
of the utilities of life. 

6. Keep her in the darkest ignorance of the 
mysteries of housekeeping. 

7. Initiate her’into the principle that it is vul¬ 
gar to do anything for herself. 

8. To strengthen the latter belief, let her have 
a lady’s maid. 

9. And lastly, having^fiven her such an educa¬ 
tion, marry her to a clerk, upon $500 a year, or 
to a lieutenant going out to a fort. 

If, with the above careful training, your daugh¬ 
ter is not “ finished,” you may be sure it is no 
foult of yours, and you must look upon her es¬ 
cape as nothing short of a miracle. 


The celebrated Benjamin Franklin, while a 
youth, drew up the following rules for his 
guidance and self-government. They well de¬ 
serve the attention of all who may read them. 

Temperance. —Eat not to dulness; drink not 
to elevation. 

Silence. —Speak not but what may benefit 
others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. 

Order. —Let all your things have their places; 
let each part of your business have its time. 

Resolution. —Resolve to perform what you 
ought; perform without fail what you resolve. 

Frugality. —Make no expense but to do good 
to others or yourself, that is, waste nothing. 

Sincerity. —Lose no time; be always employed 
in something useful; cut off all unnecessary 
actions. 

Sinceirty. —Use no hurtful deceit; think in¬ 
nocently and justly; and if you speak, speak 
accordingly. 

Cleanness. —Tolerate no uncleanness in body, 
clothes or habitation. 

Tranquility. —Be not disturbed at trifles, or 
at accidents common or unavoidable. 

Chastity. —Avoid injuring your own peace, 
or another’s reputation. 


DONATIONS. 

TO INDEPENDENT TABLE. 

From Mr. Wolf, Washington Building, Sev¬ 
enth and Pennsylvania avenue, thirty volumes, 
The Universal Masonic Library, which will be 
raffled at one dollar a ticket. 

From Flannery Brothers, three statues : Pres¬ 
ident Lincoln, Mayor Wallach, Rev. B. F. Wi- 
get, president of Gonzaga College. 

Handsome donation of goods from Brady & 
Co.’s photograph gallery. 

From George Riggs, W. W. Corcoran, Kid- 
well & Son, W. B. Entwistle. 

From Golden’s gallery, Pennsylvania avenue, 
near Ninth. 

From Topham & Co., saddler, near Odd Fel¬ 
lows’ Hall. 

The ladies of this table return thanks to Mr. 
N. Plant for decorations he has placed thereon. 

From Mr. Wallach, of Odeon Hall, one lot of 
boy’s clothing. 

From C. White, confectioner, Sixth street, 
between G and H, one large cake. 

From Mrs. Kolberg, one handsome bonnet. 

From Mr. Baker, of Meridian Hill, a beautiful 
miniature cottage and garden. 

To Mr.Markriter, 486 Seventh street the ladies 
of this table are very much indebted. 

We are requested to acknowledge the receipt 
of a complete set of Mrs. Emma D. E. N. 
Southworth’s works by Miss Carrie Todd, in 
charge of the music stand, consisting of twenty 
volumes, valued at thirty-five dollars, which will 
be raffled. 

At the Rainbow Fountain we were shown a 
most beautiful moss flower-basket, presented by 
Miss Georgians Williamson, of the Soldiers’ 
Home, made by herself, expressly for the foun¬ 
tain. Also, three elegant bouquets, from the 
same source. 

The Rhode Island table acknowledges the do¬ 
nation of $400 from a son of Rhode Island. If 
a small State, we boast some large contributions , 
and return our sincere thanks to the generous 
donor, whom we may congratulate on the ability 
and inclination which go hand in hand and bring 
their own reward. New Hampshire and Indi¬ 
ana are represented by the attendants at this- 
table, and any contributions from these States 
will be gladly received and properly credited. 
Will not some of our friends follow the good 
example already set them? 

Mrs. Lewis, of the Subsistence Department, 
acknowledges the receipt of the following articles 
on the 16th instant: 

From Mr. White, confectioner, one fine loaf 
-of pound cake; Mrs. Keeby, milk and bread; 
Mrs. A. G. Hall, pies and cakes; Mrs. Langley, 
lobster salad; Mrs. Pilliny, bread; Mrs. Mark- 
law, hot rolls. 


My Own Native Land. 

There is an affection, no language can tell, 

As strong as a magical wand, 

Nor distance nor time can diminish its spell— 

‘ Tis the love of our own Native Land. 

Should I die from my home, with no friend to weep 
For my spirit departed from earth, 

Oh lay me to rest, where my forefathers sleep 
In the beautiful Land of my Birth. 





















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®rp{raits’ ^Utoraft 

For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1866. 


All communications intended for this paper should he 
addressed “To the Editor of The Orphans' Advocate." 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Head. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallacb. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances D t . Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnfflly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 


Mrs. Lippineott, (Grace Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAIi. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 


Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com. 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the'Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W- C. Porter. 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E- Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. II. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


O- G. Firmin, 

B. P. Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N Rothery, 
J. J- Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


The rain storm of yesterday played sad 
bavoc in the Fair building; and it was only 
through the great exertions of watchmen 
and those on duty there that a general spoli¬ 
ation of articles was spared, as none of the 
managers of the different tables were present. 

It is to be‘ hoped that the roof will be 
* thoroughly repaired and put in proper con¬ 
dition before another rain. 


SPEECH MAKING. 

The very interesting addresses published 
in our first number as delivered at the 
opening of the Fair, were in remarkably 
good taste, omitting as they did all those 
exciting political topics in the discussion of 
which the speakers were themselves every 
day engaged. In this they exhibited a 
sense of propriety which we earnestly trust 
will not be departed from during the con¬ 
tinuance of the Fair. 

There are occasions ou which men have 
not only the right, but are bound to speak 
plainly their sentiments upon subjects of 
political controversy; and there are as cer¬ 
tainly others when such discussions may 
be not only injudicious and improper, but 
positively mischievous. 

The object of the Fair is the welfare of 
the orphans of our fallen braves, and dis¬ 
cussions of the causes that made them or¬ 
phans, or of the guilt of those through 
whom they have been bereaved, would 
rather tend to defeat than promote its ob¬ 
ject. So too, he would not be a friend, 
but an enemy, of the orphans, who would 
begin a discussion in the Fair room of the 
superiority or inferiority of foreign born or 
native, of eastern or western soldiers. 
And simply because such a discussion, 
however legitimate in itself, would be out 
of place in the midst of people from all 
sections of our country, and holding ad¬ 
verse views upon the subject. 

“ Malice towards none—charity for all,” 
is a divine sentiment that .we would fain 
know to be as deeply engraved in the hearts 
of all our countrymen as it was in the 
heart of him 'who g«ve it utterance; and 
God forbid that hatred and malice should 
tear open anew the ghastly wounds of our 
bleeding country, and renew the angry 
contests which unhappily drenched our 
fatherland in brother’s blood. 

We need hardly express again the hope 
of all who have the interests of our cause 
at heart, that the spirit in which the Fair 
was opened will be maintained to the last, 
and that partizan politics and personal con¬ 
troversies will be rigidly excluded from the 
rostrum. “The broad mantle of charity” 
is large enough to cover a platform upon 
which we can all stand without jostling 
each other, and our own political views can 
suffer no detriment from our hearty co- 
operation in a common cause with those 
who entertain different opinions as to what 
is right or proper in matters of public pol¬ 
icy. The exercise of a common act of 
charity will do much to promote “peace 
on earth and good will towards men.” 

Our readers will take due notice of our 
advertisements and govern themselves ac¬ 
cordingly. 


We may sometimes seem importunate in 
our appeals for patronage for the Fair ; but 
it is not because we have doubts of its com¬ 
plete success. It is the measure of success 
that we wish to see brimful, running over. 
We desire to see so much accomplished, 
that none who come after us may surpass 
what we achieve now. The people of Wash¬ 
ington city were the first to seize arms in 
defence of the national capital, and they 
did save it. Let them now be foremest in 
defending the national orphans. As they 
cannot be deprived of the glory in the one 
case, so none will dare take from them the 
crown in the other. 

There are some bosoms, all the wide 
world over, that flow with what is called 
the milk of human kindness, and several of 
them can find good situations at the Fair. 
Our orphans need nursing and the milk 
shouldn’t be wasted. 

When Freedom, from her mountain height, 
Unfurled her banner to the air, 

She tore the azure robe of night, 

And placed the stars of glory there. 


ICHABOD. 

We have received the following : 

Mister Editor: U ask fur contributions, &c., 
fur ure nuspaper. I seleckt the following frum 
ure edishun of yesterday: 

“Pennsylvania shines forth most luminously 
with two tables loaded with home made fruit, natu¬ 
ral wax flowers and other articles of childrens ’ clo¬ 
thing too numerous to mention,” &c. 

Respectfully, ures, Ichabod 

Friday evening at the close of the Fair, 
this was the only communication found in 
the Editor’s box. As we chanced to be 
watching that box we are favored with Ich- 
abod’s identity. 

The gentleman who prepared the articles 
headed a “ Tour of the Fair,” has labored 
at them for three whole days and it has 
been a real labor. He has made his notices 
quaint and racy and not only humorous but 
good humored. 

We pity “Ichabod” that he has not dis¬ 
cerned that the usual appropos expressions 
in the selections were designed. If he will 
write us a Tour of the Fair in better style 
and more attractive, we will do him ample 
justice. If he will write but one, we know, 
if he be an honest gentleman, he will ac¬ 
knowledge that he had no idea of the im¬ 
mense labor necessary to fill five columns 
daily and acceptably. 

One or two other ‘ ‘ Ichabods” will do well 
to have a little more charity for those who 
are striving to do their best in a good cause. 

A new express office has been opened at 
the Independent Table, Speaker Colfax 
having been the first to pay freight. To¬ 
morrow we will give a list of packages re¬ 
maining in the office. Also those that have 
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Any person not receiving their paper 
through the post' office will please send 
word to the Orphan’s Advocate office, Fair 
Building, on the left of the hall. 


PRIZES TO BE DRAWN. 

At the Rhode Island Table a dressed doll is to 
be drawn for. The following is an interesting 
history of the doll’s dress: 

During the Revolutionary struggle of the Col¬ 
onists, a ball was given in Providence, Rhode 
Island, in honor of the Count de Rochambeau. 
Mrs. John Hopkins, whose husband was brother 
of Commodore and Stephen Hopkins, Governor 
of the State of Rhode Island,and one of the sign¬ 
ers of the Declaration of Independence, was 
present, and had the great honor of opening the 
ball with the illustrious Washington. 

The brocade in which our representation of 
Martha Washington is attired was made from a 
portion of the identical dress worn by Mrs. Hop¬ 
kins on that august occasion. 


PRIZES DRAWN. 

Independent Table. Major Downer was for¬ 
tunate enough to win a handsome pair of statu¬ 
ettes at this table on Friday evening. The 
ladies in charge wwll be gratified if the major will 
call at the table to receive his prize. 


TOUR OF THE FAIR. 

The Michigan table is under the supervision of 
Mrs. D.A. McNair, aided by the Misses Arnold, 
of Georgetown, the Misses Barton, of the same 
place, Mrs. Birchard and Mrs. Covington; and 
one seeing the fair attendants can readily appre¬ 
ciate the humanity of the idea of having so effec¬ 
tual a remedy as the “cures for broken hearts” 
in so dangerous a locality. 

VERMONT. 

The Green Mountain State isn’t so green in 
all things as some might suppose, for on the ta¬ 
ble here spread out are a great variety of very 
pretty, pleasant, nice, sweet things, among which 
are a pair of elegant vases, to be raffled, a beau¬ 
tiful moss cross, in a very neat frame with a 
glass, beautiful shell flowers, elegant cane bas¬ 
kets, a splendid bead wrought needle case, and 
beautifully painted silk toilet cushions; and spread 
out before the eye in all its sweet temptations to 
taste, is a most splendid array of luxury and 
sweetness ever condensed in one lot of pure, bone 
fide, genuine, unadulterated, old fashioned, New 
England,Vermont, Green Mountain maple sugar. 

The table is under the supervision of Miss F. 
W. Hall, Mrs. Fred. Hall, the Misses McLeod, 
and Miss Bascom, a fair specirrfen of Vermont 
lassies, the land of sweetriess where they boil 
down maple trees to make sugar and ’lasses. 

OLD FOLK’S KITCHEN. 

The Old Folks Kitchen is rapidly growing 
more popular, and bids fair to become the great 
attraction of the season. The grotesque cos¬ 
tumes of ancient days, and the performance of 
the part of the assumed characters, consonant 
with the times represented, in the days of our 
respected grand parents, and their children pre¬ 
sent a most grotisque, humorous, laughable, 
comic mouth, provoking exhibition, well worth 
the price of a season ticket. The family consists 


of Aunt Betsy, Aunt Jemima, Aunt Sally, and 
the old maid Patsy, and Aunt Ruth, on whom is 
devolved the responsibility of “ bringing up” 
three or four unruly nieces, July Ann, Deboror 
Jane, “ Rachael”and “ Charity,” whose anxiety 
to have beans is kept in subjection by the fas- 
tiduous old aunt, who, in great tribulation, is 
led to exclaim, “ I wish tew the good Lord yer 
muther’d lived, and then I wouldn’t had the 
truble bringing on ye up.” When yer see a 
good looking young man ye like, jest pint him 
out to me, and if I like the looks of him, I’ll 
speak tew bim ’bout it. There is also a bounti- 
( ful spread table containing “ biled vittles,’’corned 
beef and vegetables, brown bread and custard, 
pie and pudding. 

Three guests were also present, descendents in 
j a direct line from the Patriarch Job, some four- 
, teen thousand generations distant—and although 
they had descended so far, their dress had’nt all 
got down yet, (or the frill of their cappees were 
about four stories high, and the whole attire pre¬ 
sented a sort of primo subdiluvian antiquarian 
aspect. If you wish to enjoy a good hearty 
laugh, come and see the Old Folk’s Kitchen. 

Last evening a new feature was introduced in 
the shape of a cut and dried old fashioned New 
England Yankee school-master. And from the 
cut and fit of his clothes we should guess that 
they were cut before they were ripe. His gar¬ 
ments consisted of an old style coat, cut and fitted 
to somebody, sometime after Mr. Noah came 
over in the ark. A pair of knee breeches which 
might have been cut to fit a pair of tongs, (but 
they were’nt,) and k hat which might have been 
made for his grandfather’s mother’s uncle when 
J he was a small juvenile boy, and it had endeav- 
J ored to keep in style, for it partook of the style 
of every hat that has been made since the first 
invention. It was a high-crowned,low-crowned, 
lop sided, slouch beaver, spring style, wide¬ 
awake, light colored, plug, stove-pipe ventilator. 
Behind his ear he had raised a natural goose quill, 
and on his nose he bore a massive pair of gold 
brass bowed “ specttables,” and under his arm 
he bore the inevitable, inseparable, green cambric 
“ambarill;” and his style of teaching,was in 
keeping with his general external appearance. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Meade, 4; Hancock, 68; 
Howard, 336; Sheridan, 54; Sherman, 288; 
Thomas, 22; Bartlett, 25; Scattering, 9. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows-: Harris, 498; 
Doolittle, 494; Poland, 140; Trumbull, 121; 
Cowan, 18; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
15;Nye,2; Fessenden,12; Hendricks, 1; Wade, 
7; McDougall, 8. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Banks, 10; Holmes, 11; Ste¬ 
vens, 3 ; Whaley, 70 ; J. S. Morrill, 37 ; Conk¬ 
lin, 6; G. C. Smith, 69; Smith, Kansas, 70; 
Scattering, 9. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 228; Grant, 58; Johnson, 40 ; Stanton, 

! 41; Chase,25; Colfax, 24; Radford, 14; Stevens, 

J 9; Hancock, 8; scattering, 23. 

[To be continued.] 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

A VISIT TO THE FAIR. 

BY ENESY. 

“ To the Fair, to the Fair,” through the town is 
the cry ; 

So tee went to the Fair—that is, Jack Lacey and I. 
Our object in going I never could learn, 

Both being “old bachelors,” grim-visaged and 
stern. 

We had heard of the beautiful things to be seen, 
To be voted for, drawn for, or bought with 
“ backs-green,” 

But ne’er in our lives did we ever dream 
Of the delicious flavor of Roman punches and 
cream 

That are sold at the table called “The Independ¬ 
ent,” 

Attended by ladies with beauty resplendent, 
With wit and with manners so exceedingly 
charming, 

That your “stamps” would soon vanish with¬ 
out your alarming. 

But when we got there, said friend Lacey to me, 
Now, Billy, my boy, I’m as dry as can be ; 
And though we’re teetotal abstainers, I think, 
Yet here we’ll find something for our kind to 
drink.” 

The place being crowded, I hardly can tell, 
How, through jostling and pushing, we got to 
the Well 

Called “Jacob’s,” I suppose from its refreshing 
waters, 

Which are daily dealt out by Eve’s fairest of 
daughters. 

Having drank to content, and paid for it willing, 
We next went “ a-fishiug,” at a catch for two 
shilling ; 

Jack pulled up a whistle; I pulled up—oh, 
shocking! 

To a crusty old bach—a baby’s wool stocking. 

We then jogged through the Fair, but what’s 
there to behold 

This is neither the time nor the place to be told ; 
But some of the objects are so interesting, 
Though slim be your wallet, you can’t help 
investing. 

There’s a cane for grave Senators, and one for 
M. C.’s, 

“ Half a Chase” for a vote upon either of these ; 
There’s a rich sword for a general, with belt, 
scabbard, and sash, 

We’ve a host worth the gift for their bravery 
and dash. 

And thousands of other things worthy of note, 
Which by paying a trifle you may cast a vote 
For your favorite leader in war or in peace, 

And the fund for the orphan thereby you in¬ 
crease. 

• 

And the hours were so pleasant that we passed 
at the Fair, 

We resolved that each night, while it lasts, we’ll 
go there, 

And enjoin all our friends to come at our call, 

“ With malice toward none, and charity for all.” 
Washington, D. C., June 15, 1866. 

















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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


JHRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 


Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
R^ONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURBISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 

Washington, March 29, 1865. 

DITTENHOUSE, fowler & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 

AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fif(!Rmth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

Wo receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

JgROPIIY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner-of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JIIE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

. CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

Q A K HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D. 


A. COFLIN & CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


f^pLadies’ Entrance on F Street, 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that ho has taken charge gf a 
New Restauraut, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 121 to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000, 000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1, 000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co ..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets.over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM!!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD «fc CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street , between 9th and 10*A streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks.$15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 

M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers ih Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

JJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

u'or’rent, 

JP Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER & MACNICnOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparences 
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77011 THE LADIES. 

J 1 S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas' Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY Sc CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

W M. R. RILEY Sc BRO.. 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures. No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

_^p*One Price, and that the Lowest. _ 

T W. COLLEY, 

p/ • Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I iuvite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examino my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

(^AU articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

# Wholesale and retail’ dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

TNITIALS, EMBROIDERY, ScC. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, See., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. _ 

f R. FOLEY, 

rJ • Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

J OHN OGDEN, 

Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlefy, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c.., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

r? H. Sc H. I. GREGORY, 

Jj. Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, <fcc., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


h. 


H enry bayley & cq., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, <fec. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 475 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

> WHEELER Sc SON, 

J* Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

\ LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

Successors to J. W. Thompson Sc Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB Sc BEVERIDGE, 

VV Late Chas. S. Fowler Sc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &.c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

IpgpGoods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

1> A. HILL Sc CO., 

It i Plumber Sc Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


(JEATON IIOU8E, 
0 Wj 


D Washington City, D. C. John H. Scmmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

VY • Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School ancl Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

» Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

positorv. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Everv new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
cry, &c. 

DLANCHARD Sc MOHUN, 

JJ Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C._ 

M CKNEW Sc BELL, 

Successors to Murray Sc Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

CAMUEL TILSTON, 

O Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

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B arbour & Hamilton, • 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Sc Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. . 

| RUSSELL BARR, 

fj t Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C.. 

M W. BURCHELL, 

it» Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

/TAft SEVENTH STREET. CA'/J 

«JvJU S. Heilbruu Sc Bro., Boots and Shoes of 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT Sc CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Sc Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhaugings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings,*&c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

| A. MEINERS, 

Jji Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

F lannery brothers, 

Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

IL STINEMETZ, 

• Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 


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street. Now ready for warm weather,^Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
J^^Piices on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men aDd Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

pj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
See., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D, C. 

G eorge w. cochran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
Sec., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, I). C. ___ 

ft C. WILLARD’S 

\Jt Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


jpENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M Btreet, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 907, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 

JJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

| EWIS JOHNSON Sc CO., 

Jj Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 


P J. STEER, 

• Agent for tho Wheeler Sc Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines arc unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make tho “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

♦ Successor to Win. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 

R EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
> Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Wasliington, D. C. 
OTEVENS’, HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Penns 3 r lvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

I 7IRE INSURANCE, 

. Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. J. M. Latta. 

R ILBOURN Sc LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. _ 

THE BEST SODA WATER, 


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With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

| B. OLCOTT Sc SON 

fj i Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, witli 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terras. 

H ORATIO MORAN, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, I). C. 

pOTTHELF & BEHREND, 

\T Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, &c., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between II and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. _ 

"JACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 
pj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, See., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


-nRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
^ BUSINESS COLLEGE 

Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association, entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 


manship, 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 

H KOPPEL, 

. Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

JOHN R. EL VANS & CO., 

J Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be tin* best in the city. 'Pry it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 

T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


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ANIEL WALDRON. M. D , 

homceopatiik; physician. 

Office 409 F str et below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. in. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,!). C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

JjlREDERlCK HUGLE, 

Jj Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty i 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gilt sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors soutli of 
Odd Fellow’s Hail. 


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ational bank of the republic, 
government depository. 


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F. cummins. 

Extensive dealer in 


Bools and Shoes, 347 Seventh 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D URANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ii>K Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. Tills old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq 
urns and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT St BRO., Proprietors. 


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RADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the’smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

{frj-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

fJtHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates'. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important f>art of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. • 
For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 

rjUIE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THUS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


jgROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLIiEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. R. Plant, 

General Agent. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT’EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, I). C. 

H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction^ we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


AD VERTISEM ENTS. 


^JRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit bf the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C,, 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story' Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N .. 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1‘Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Sot..... 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each . 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20,000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

5 Grand MelodeoDs, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7,500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 1,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27,000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, <fcc., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each . 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after tho awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city”, 
and at the Headquarters, in The Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

^The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors.— Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. CHAS. E Capehart, 
Major M. II. Albergkr, William S. Morse. 

treasurer.—J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be. sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of c^ch separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine. M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John II. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich ; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kelliau V. 
Whaley,.M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
IU. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grlnnel,M. C.. Iowa: Maj. G. M. Van Buren. N. Y. 


















































































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“With Malice towards None 5 with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 19, 1866. No. 8 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

FEED OUR LAMBS. 

BY MARY E. NEALY. 

When from the earth our blessed Lord 
Was called to heaven above, 

Each parting message, every word, 

Was freighted with ills love ; 

And while his spirit fell the storm 
Float up through Syria’s palms, 

He said—oh, words of magic charm!— 
To Peter, “Feed my lambs.” 

Up from the gardens of our God, 
v. W'atered by human tears, 

Where War’s ensanguined foot has trod 
For four long, weary years; 

From western hill, from southern plain, 
Where Boat magnolia balms, 

We hear the solemn, sad refrain, 

“ Oh, feed our precious lambs.” 

We hear it from Atlanta’s walls, 

From Gettysburg’s dear graves, 

From Petersburg its echo falls, 

And from Fort Fisher’s waves; 

From Chickamauga’s ancient hills, 
Amid their storms and calms, 

Tills message every spirit thrills, 

“ Feed, feed our darling lambs . ,r 

Forever floating in the air, 

The spirits of the dead 
Are whisp’ring, asking everywhere, 
That their dear ones be fed. 

At morning prayer, at noonday%>il, 

And at our evening psalms, 

From every inch of War’s dark soil, 

It comes, “ O, feed our lambs.” 

Washington, June 12, 1866. 


DONATIONS. 

The Snpper Room acknowledges witli pleasure 
the following donations : 

A quarter of lamb, from Mr. Kengla, 44 Cen¬ 
tre Market. 

Eleven pecks of potatoes and peas, from Mr. 
Collins, 51 Centre Market. 

Three cocoanut pies, with mixed cakes, front 
Mr. White, successor to Sheffield, 386 Sixth 
street. 

Potatoes and strawberries, from Mr. Collins. 

Three delicious lemon pies, sponge cake, sev¬ 
eral quarts o.f milk, bread, vegetables, &c., from 
Mrs. Albert Seely, Sixteenth street, 

A handsomely dressed hant, from Mrs. Mar¬ 
shal Brown. 

A dish of chicken salad, front Mrs. Franck 
Taylor. 

Bread and cakes, from Mrs. Angus. 

Milk, bread, cucumbers, and other vegetables, 
front Mr. J. C. Lewis. 

A dish of lobster salad, from Mrs. F. H. 
Stickney. 

Twenty-five clams, from Mr. Donelson, of 
Centre Market. 

Flowers daily, from Mr. F. Ambrose, a late 
soldier in our army, and whose two sons, his 
only children, fell in defense of our country. 
Mr. Ambrose lias furnished most of the wreaths 
for the supper room. 


From Mrs. Charles Ruppert, Seventh street, 
one package of curious toys, for the Fish Pond. 

The ladies of the District Tables beg leave to 
| acknowledge the receipt of twenty volumes of 
I Mrs. Emma D. E. N. South worth’s works, con¬ 
tributed by that talented lady. 

Miss Georgians V. Williamson, of the Soldiers’ 
Home, sent to the Fountain an elegant hanging 
basket, and three choice bouquets of lilies, ver¬ 
benas, &c. The flowers are as beautiful as the 
contributor is generous. 

At the Maine Table have been received two 
autograph letters, one of Madison and one of 
Jefferson; also several autographs of Mrs. Ann 
S. Stephens, the authoress. The letters were the 
contribution of an old lady in Maryland, and 
will, no doubt, be of much interest to any one 
who is interested in collecting relics. 

The)’ also acknowledge the receipt of some 
excellent cake, from Slmffield, and desire to ex¬ 
press their sincere thanks for his kindness here¬ 
tofore. 

The Music Stand, through Miss Todd, is 
pleased to return thanks to two little boys in 
Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Arthur and Wal¬ 
lace Boyden, for a donation of two dollars and 
fifty cents of their own earnings, for the Sol¬ 
diers and Sailors Orphans’ Asylum. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, on behalf of the ladies of 
the New York table gratefully acknowledges 
the liberal donation from Messrs. Bryant & 
Stratton, of a scholarship in their business col¬ 
lege. Who will purchase it for one of the or¬ 
phans? 

The ladies of this table also make acknowl¬ 
edgment of the following: 

Through Mrs. C. Y. Morris: 

From Hastings and Potter, New York, $13; 
ladies of Brockport, New York, $42 50; Miss 
Clark, Buffalo, New York, $4 ; Smith & Ullman, 
New York, $18 ; Delluc & Co., New York, $18. 

Through Colonel William M. Brnmhall, of 
| Washington, D. C.: 

From Frank J. Bramhall, New York, “ The 
Military Souvenir,” $20. 

J. C. Buttre, engraver, New York, steel por¬ 
traits, $60. 

American News Company, New York, books, 
$25. 

Derby & Miller, New York, books, $60. 

C. B. Richardson & Co., New York, books, 

$ 100 . 

Colonel J. J. Batchcldcr, New York, maps of 
Gettysburg, $100. 

Through Mr. C. B. Vickery : • 

Music from Horace Waters, N. Y., $15. 

Music from Fond & Co., N. Y., $57. 

From D. Appleton& Co.,N.Y., books, $12.50. 

From Orange, Judd & Co., N. Y., book, $4. 

Mrs. Dr. Edward Vanderpool, N. Y ,donated 
an immense list of fancy articles which, for want 
of space, we cannot particularize. Various ar¬ 
ticles have been received from the following 
Indies: Mrs. Jos. Rosseel, Mrs. Julia C. Ripley, 


Mrs. Bean, Mrs. J. Chamberlain, Mrs. Dr. Mor¬ 
ris, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. A.B. James, Mrs. Philips, 
Mrs. G. S. Dart, Mrs. E. H. Vary, Mrs. J. A. 
Shephard, Mrs. R. W. Judson and Mrs. J. 
Barber. In addition to the above, a draft for 
$25 from the officers of the Soldiers’ Aid Society 
of Ogdensburg, N. Y., was received, and from 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, of Washington, D. C., 
a check for $100. 

The Emperor and tlie Flower-Girl. 

A novel incident, according to the Paris cor¬ 
respondent of the Irish. Times, occurred at the 
Paris races on Sunday : “ One or two celebrated 
personages were present.* For instance, the Em¬ 
peror was there, and he walked about for a good 
hour, familiarly leaning on the arm of the Mar¬ 
quis de Lavalette, his Minister of the Interior. 
Isabella, the flower-girl of the Jockey Club, had 
between her tapering fingers one of the loveliest 
little roses ever seen, and she looked long and 
anxiously toward the most powerful man in the 
world. ‘Courage, Isabella!’ she said at last, 
and walking up to the great man, tremblingly 
but gracefully held before him the beautiful rose. 
Napoleon has much natural kindness of heart; 
besides, he never refuses anything nice from a 
pretty woman ; and so, with a bow and a smile, 
he took the blushing flower from the blushing 
girl and placed it in his button-hole. But the 
Emperor is not accustomed to receive favors 
without recompense, and his hand immediately 
sought his pocket. This is the strangest part of 
the story ; not that the Emperor had pockets, 
but that in them he had not a single sou. His 
purse had been forgotten. Perhaps on that great 
course, with its hundreds of thousands of grouped 
spectators, the mighty Emperor of the French— 
a man whose civil list is twenty-five million 
francs, and who beside can put his hand in the 
national till when he pleases—was the only per¬ 
son present without gold, silver, or copper in his 
immediate possession. His Majesty was rather 
amazed at his position, and after vainly feeling 
in his pocket, nudged Lavalette in the elbow. 
The minister saw at once what was required, 
and beckoning to the fair Isabella to return, 
handed her a gold twenty franc piece. Money 
is no great object to the flower-girl, so she is get¬ 
ting a hole drilled in the coin, to wear it sus¬ 
pended round her neck.” 


Mutual Sympathy. 

We would make it a principle to extend the 
hand of friendship to every man who discharges 
faithfully his duties and maintains good order— 
who manifests a deep interest in the welfare of 
society—whose deportment is upright, whose 
mind is intelligent, without stopping to ascertain 
whether he swings a hammer or draws a thread. 
There is nothing so distant from all natural 
claims as the reluctant, the checked conversation, 
the hesitating compliance, the well off are apt to 
manifest to those a little lower down. 


-Dr. Chalmers instructs us to “ Live for 

something. Do good, and leave behind you a 
monument of virtue that the storm of time can 
never destroy. Write your name in kindness, 
love, and mercy, on the hearts of thousands you 
come in contact with year by year ; you will 
never be forgotten. No; your name, your 
deeds, will be as legible on the hearts you leave 
behind as the stars on the brow of evening. 
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For the Orphans’ Advocate. I 

FAIR GOSSIP. 

We own to some compunction when we re¬ 
member that our well meant intentions have not 
culminated in a contribution to our little paper, 
further than some brief notice of our own table, 
and already several copies have been issued. 

As we are not poetical, we cannot borrow the 
excuse of the “Autocrat ’’for not having written, 
nor the shields of “ blue and gold ” wherewith 
he made his peace offering. We can only tender 
an apology from behind our table, and attempt to 
to write as the crowd moves on, borrowing the 
subject from the hour. Last evening we had a 
rush of visitors. Knights Templar, in full rega¬ 
lia. We saw them pass by our table, but had no 
opportunity of testing their generosity. Proba¬ 
bly our little State does not furnish members of 
this order. 

Attraction No. 2 was Mr. Theodore Tilton, of 
the New York Independent,who gave us a speech 
which about divided sentiment in thd hall. He 
was encored and vice,versa. We doubt if the 
Speaker’s Stand is the proper place for the dis¬ 
semination of extreme radical views. Owning a 
New England birthright, with views modified by 
southern association, we turn our face alike in 
opposition to radicalism and rebellion, believing 
that the “golden mean” is the only rule of safety 
whereby our Republic may resume her proud 
position. While we heartily endorsed much that 
Mr. Tilton said, we owe our allegiance to “ the 
powers that be.” All history of the past teaches 
what our own hearts confirm—that the dew of 
forgiveness and the genial influences of recon¬ 
ciliation alone can nourish the lilies of peace 
where erst has blossomed the blood red flower of 
war. 

But to return, sales are dull under the rival at¬ 
tractions of speech-making, and but for a gen¬ 
erous donation to our table we might have counted 
yesterday a dies nonfinaneially. “Little Rhoda” 
(as the reporter terms our State) has had a 
“windfall,” and looks up among her larger sis¬ 
ters with an idea of quality. We acknowledge, 
with thanks, the receipt of $400, from a son of 
Rhode Island. Only think how many sales we 
must have made, how many chances sold, how 
many persuasive arguments exhausted, ere we 
could have counted such net profits. It almost 
discourages us from attempting to do good in a 
small way, in spite of the story of the widow’s 
mite. Beyond all philosophy and laws of com¬ 
pensation, there is an unquestionable luxury in 
the dispensing of wealth. We envy men with 
hearts and great fortunes, who passing along 
leave their footprints of charity by the waysides 
of life. However, the equalization of wealth, 
like soldiers’ bounties, would leave a poor pit¬ 
tance for each. 

“ Then let us live content, 

To learn in Nature’s school. 

That riches are the accident, 

And labor is the rule.” 

W. W. 

Saturday, p. m. 

The above was intended for yesterday’s paper 
but received too late. 


-People who are always talking sentiment 

have usually no very deep feeling. The less 
water you have in a kettle the sooner it begins to 
make a noise and smoke. 


Anecdotes of General Scott. 

A correspondent tells the following story of 
General Scott, which shows how the old hero [ 
could unbend at times from his martial dignity, 
and make himself agreeable to the little folks. 
Says the writer : 

I have seen an album which contains this in¬ 
scription on one of its title pages: 

“Treason is the greatest crime.” 

Winfield Scott. 

Washington, D. C., August, 1861.” 

The name is written in the stiffly feeble char¬ 
acters so well known, but the motto is traced in 
a much bolder and more forcible hand. The al¬ 
bum is the property of a New York lady, who 
visited the cily at the extra session of Congress 
in 1861. She was very anxious to get the old 
General’s autograph,but soon learned thatitwas 
not an easy thing to do. She, however, hit upon 
the expedient of sending her little girl of about 
ten years, right to his office during business 
hours. The charming creature told the orderly 1 
that she must see General Scott—and she would 
not be put off with any plea of business, but : 
waited half an hour, till her request was finally 
taken to the adjutant. Of course, she was ad¬ 
mitted to his presence, though he had no inten¬ 
tion of allowing her to see the General. She 
persisted, however, and said she must see him. I 
The officer finally pointed out the door which 
led to his room, and told her she could go in if 
she dared. She took him at his word, and in an 
instant stood within the door. Speaking of it 
afterward, she said she was afraid when he first 
looked up, “but as soon as he saw it was only j 
me, he said right pleasant: ‘Well, 1 ittlegirl, what 
do you want?’and I told him my Ma wanted ! 
him to write his name in her book; and he looked 
sharp at me, and then smiled a little bitand shook 
hands with me, and asked me who my Ma was, 
and I told him, and I told him my Pa was in the 
army and Ma was all alone with me; and then 
he just kissed my cheek and wrote in Ma’s book, 
and said • Good morning’ to me, and 1 came out 
and nobody didn’t hurt me at all.” 

That the General was of hasty and irrascible 
temper in these latter years no one knew better 
than himself. That he was as ready to recall as 
to utter an unjust rebuke is not, perhaps, as w ell ! 
known to the public as it should be. I was wit¬ 
ness, accidentally, to an incident illustrative ; 
alike of his impatient spirit and real gentleman- 
hood. It occurred while he was yet commander- |j 
in-chief, though I cannot now fix the exact time. 
His office was on Seventeenth street, opposite 
the War Department. His carriage stood at the 
door one afternoon as I passed, and discovering 
at the instant that he was coming out for a ride, 

I paused to see him. Kind enough at heart, and 
thonghtful of his troops when in service, he per¬ 
mitted no undue familiarity on the part of his 
soldiers, and required proper observance on all j 
occasions of his rank and position. The regu- ] 
lars knew this well enough, and were not likely 
to offend in this regard. His peculiarities were ' 
very little known, however, to the volunteers. 
As he came out of the door of the building in 
l which his headquarters were at this time, an or¬ 
derly stepped up with,as it appeared afterwards, j 
■ a letter from one of the bureaus of the War De¬ 
partment, which he had been directed to deliver 
to General Scott at once—of course to his Adju- | 
tant General or Chief-of-Staff. The willing, but j 
not well-learned volunteer interpreted his order j 
litterally, however; and carelessly giving the 
salute, began: “0, General, here’s a paper I want j 

you to look at before you-.” The haughty 

veteran of nearly four-score seemed dumbfounded 
for just one or two seconds, and then, straight¬ 
ening to his full height, and raising his cane, 
with a sudden sweep of his arm—1 think he had 
a cane—he exclaimed in a weighty voice, “Clear 
out, sir; clear out!” The astonished orderly 
j sprang away, and the General passed to his car¬ 
riage and was driven off. The letter was taken 
charge of by the orderly on duty at the office, 
and the other slowly walked on. The carriage 
was driven no more than twenty or thirty rods 
before it turned about, and the driver called to 
the unfortunate orderly. He, of course, met it 


with hat in hand and fear in every quivering 
muscle. He was beckoned to the door, and the 
General asked his name and reitiment—as he told 
two or three of us immediately afterward. He 
gave both, and the General answered, “Well, 
sir, report to your Colonel that you were guilty 
of gross disrespect to General Scott as an officer, 
and" that General Scott was guilty of gross disre¬ 
spect to you as a man. General Scott begs your 
pardon. Goto your duty, sir.” 

One of the last occasions on which I saw the 
General was at a Saturday afternoon instrumental 
concert in the White House grounds by the Ma¬ 
rine Band. It was quite the custom for Mr. Lin¬ 
coln to appear for half an hour of so on the 
southern portico of the Executive Mansion dur¬ 
ing these concerts. Happening to be there, on 
this afternoon, with some Illinois friends of the 
President, l was included in the invitation to ac¬ 
company him to the portico. We had been out 
there a quarter of an hour, perhaps, when one 
of the servants came to say that General Scott 
was at the door. The President immediately 
went to meet him, and directly returned with the 
Lieutenant-General in full uniform leaning on his 
arm. It was a sight worth something to see. 
The crowd in front of the house saw it, was 
hushed in reverence a moment, and then broke 
out in a hearty clapping of hands. The General 
stepped to the front and raised his chapeau in ac¬ 
knowledgment. At this instant the band struck 
up “Hail to the Chief,” while the people con¬ 
tinued their plaudits. “ You’ve got a good many 
young Generals, Mr. President,” said he, turn¬ 
ing to" Mr. Lincoln; “but they don’t forget the 
old General yet, do they?”-—with a motion 
toward the people, and a decided emphasis on 
“don’t,” as if he had turned the question over 
and over in his mind. “ We could spare a hun¬ 
dred of them better than we could him,” an¬ 
swered Mr. Lincoln, as he supported him to a 
chair. “I thank you, Mr. President—I thank 
you,” said the General, in conclusion. Were 
there tears in his eyes: At least there were in 
the eyes of several of the persons who stood 
near. 


Tlic Language of th.e American Flag. 

A number of years ago was read in an old con¬ 
gressional document an explanation of the colors 
and symbolical meaning of the stars and stripes 
of our national banner, written by a member of 
the committee of the Continental Congress, to 
whom was referred the duty of selecting a flag 
for the then infant confederacy. Since then we 
have frequently desired to republish the explana¬ 
tion, as a matter of interest to our readers, but 
were never able to find it until this morning we 
discovered it incorporated in a sketch of ihe bat¬ 
tle of Saratoga, cead before the New York His¬ 
torical Society by A. B. Street, esq. 

The explanation reads as follows: 

The stars of the new flag represents the new 
constellation of States rising in the West. The 
idea was taken from the constellation Lyra, which 
in the hand of Orpheus signifies harmony. The 
blue in the field was taken from the edges of the 
Covenanter’s banner in Scotland, significant of 
the league covenant of the United Colonies against 
oppression, incidentally involving the virtues of 
vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The stars 
were disposed of in a circle, symbolizing the per¬ 
petuity of the Union: the ring, like the circling 
serpent of the Egyptians, signifying eternity. 
The thirteen stripes showed, with the stars, the 
number of the United Colonies, and denoted the 
subordination of the States to the Union, ns well 
as equality among themselves. The whole was 
the blending of the various flags previous to the 
Union flag, viz: the red flags of the army and 
the white ones of the floating batteries. The red 
color, which in Roman days was the signal of 
defiance, denotes daring; and the white, purity. 

What eloquence do the stars breathe when their 
full significance is known. A new Constellation! 
Union! Perpetuity! A covenant against oppres¬ 
sion ! Justice, equality, subordination, courage, 
and purity. 


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“Neque semper teudit arcuin Apollo. 

11 Mirth that with wrinkled cara derides, 
And langhter holding both his sides." 


“ Sal,”cried a girl, looking out at the ytpper 
story of a small grocery, addressing another girl 
who was trying to enter at another door, “ we’ve 
all been to camp meeting and been converted; so 
when you want milk on Sunday, you’ll have to 
come round to the back door.” 

An old lady who had been frightened by the 
running off of a horse was afterwards asked 
“ how she felt when the animal was plunging?” 

‘‘0,”said she, “ I trusted to Providence ti/i 
the breechin’ broke, anil then I had to look out for 
myself!” 

A Funny Story. —The Detroit Advertiser is 
sponsor for the following: 

“ About one year ago one of our business men 
visited New York city, and while there ordered 
a half a dozen cartes de visite of himself, which 
he distributed among his friends in that place. 

A few days ago he was surprised to find one of 
these ‘ counterfeit resemblances’ in the possession 
of the family cook. An investigation into the 
matter disclosed the fact that she had received 
it from a fortune teller in New York city, who 
advertised to forward a correct likeness of any 
young lady’s future husband, all for the sum of 
fifty cents, which amount the cook had remitted 
according to the advertisement, and received her 
employer’s likeness in return.” 

Sam-, a colored man, residing somewhere 

in Berkshire county, Mass., by good luck re¬ 
ceived a fine start in the world, and he soon ac¬ 
quired a handsome property. When he had 
leached middle-life, a friend asked him, one day, 
why he did not marry, as a man in his circum¬ 
stances was abundantly able to support a wife. 

“ Oh ! I consider myself too good to marry a 
nigger-wench,” returned Sam, with a feint to 
turnup his nose. “ Marry a white woman then,” 
continued his friend, “ thelaws of Massachusetts 
allow it, 1 think.” “I’ll be hanged if I’d have 
a white woman that was mean enough to marry 
a nigger,” replied Sam, with a huge guffaw. 

A gentleman residing near Boston, drew the 
attention of the Town Council to a slough in the 
road, as a nuisance, but no notice was taken of 
it. One day he found, to his amusement, that 
two councillors had walked into it by accident 
and were floundering about in the mire, when 
he addressed them thus: “ Gentlemen oftheTown 
Council of Boston: I have often petitioned to 
your honorable body agaftst this slough, but I 
never had any attention paid to my petition. I 
now come forth to express my delight to see you 
at last moving ill the matter." 

Pinion, the French author, having been taken 
up by the watchman in the streets of Paris was 
carried on the following morning to the captain 
of the police, who closely interrogated him con¬ 
cerning his profession. “ I am a poet, sir,” said 
Pinion. “Oh ! oh ! a poet are you?” said the 
captain; “I have a brother who was a poet.” 

“ Then we are even,” said pinion, “ for I have 
a brother who was a fool.” 

-A quaint letter from Dr. Guillotin, in ventor 

of the guillotine, has been discovered. It reads 
thus: ‘‘Mon cher: The punishment which I have 
invented is so gentle—so gentle that really it is 
only the idea of death which could make it disa¬ 
greeable. Indeed, if one were not thinking of 
death, one would only experience the sensation 
of a slight and pleasant coolness on the neck, et 
voila tout!” 

-A gentleman having done something wrong 

in a public garden of Paris, and being called to 
an account for it by one of the guardians, said to 
him, “ If I were to put a dollar upon each of your ! 
eyes, could you sde?” The answer was: “ No; 
and if I had another upon my mouth 1 could not 
speak.” 


A Story of French Conscription. 

Romain Bisson was a fisher of Etretat, and 
had been accustomed from infancy to range its 
shores in search of shell-fish, and to gather the 
sea-wrack in order to make soda—the latter, in 
these days, a thriving branch of industry. His 
solitary life, the habit of constant communion 
with wild nature, joined to the semi-barbarous 
habit of his parents, made him a sombre and 
moody man while still very young. He had no 
friends save his parents; he made no acquaint¬ 
ances, but kept all his brother fishermen at a dis¬ 
tance. He never rambled beyond these cliffs, and 
knew nothing of the great world that lay around 
him. At the beginning of the present century 
came the Imperial conscription, and Romain was 
ordered to leave Etretat and fight for his country. 

The other conscripts were gay as larks at the 
prospect, for Frenchmen are soldiers by instinct; 
but it was far otnerwise with Romain. He was 
no coward, but one whose wild daring had, on 
more than one occasion, filled the fishers with 
wonder; yet the thought of quitting mother and 
father and all the wild waves that were his only 
playmates, was more than he could bear. He 
would rather leap from the heights and die. En¬ 
couraged by his parents, he took refuge in a hole 
midway down the cliffs, and so evaded those who 
were searching for him high and low. His 
parents, at dead of night, let down the provisions 
to him by a cord, and supplied him moreover 
with wood for firing. The lad tolerated his sol¬ 
itary quarters,and remained in them throughout 
the course of a whole year. 

One night, however,some fishers in a sailboat, 
returning from the open channel, perceived to 
their astonishment a bright light burning in the 
centre of the cliffs. Crossing themselves, and 
calling on the Virgin, they spoke of what they 
had seen, and it was speedily confirmed by others 
who had the same experience. 

The coast guards, hearing of the affair, sus¬ 
pected a nest ofi contrabands, and kept sharp 
watch. It was soon discovered whose hands lit 
the fire, and the news spread that Romain was 
living in the cave. The authorities flocked to the 
foot of the cliffs. They summoned him with a 
speaking trumpet to come down. 

“ 1 will never be a soldier!” he shouted back. 

They threatened if he did not descend to take 
him by force and have him shot. 

“Good!” he returned. “1 would die rather 
than be a soldier.” 

They attempted to ascend, but in vain; and of 
what good were ladders to reach a height of two 
hundred feet? Certain daring men volunteered 
to go down by ropes from the top of the^-cliff; 
but Romain seized and shook the cords, and they 
desisted just in time to save their necks. They 
began cutting steps below, but showers of huge 
stones made them give up the attempt in despair. 
They rushed to the sous-prefet. “The example 
is a dangerous one!” cried the functionary; “he 
must be taken dead or alive.” So, after more 
parleying, they began popping at Romain with 
their guns; but he wds safe in his cave, and re¬ 
taliated now and then with stones and boulders. 

The siege continued for four days. On the 
fourth day, Romain found all eis provisions gone. 
He was fainting for thirst. He must escape or 
perish. Now, the cliffs in whose midst he lay 
secure, were at least three hundred feet in height 
and entirely perpendicular; butalmost under the 
cave, find leaning against the cliff, was a-rock 
one hundred feet high, and projecting about fif¬ 
teen feet seaward. At high tide the sea dashed 
right against this rock, rendering all passage im¬ 
possible from side to side, but leaving a narrow 
space of dry shingle to the right and left. For¬ 
tunately for Romain it was then full moon. 
There was full sea by ten at night. In the rock 
and in the full tide, lay his oqly hope. He spent | 
the whole day in collecting huge stones. As the j 
tide crept up, Romain suffered none of the soldiers 
beneath to remain under his cave, but compelled I 
them by fearful showers of stones to take refuge j 
on the other side of the rock. Nor did Itis vol¬ 
leys cense till it was high sea, and the passage 
beyond the rock was impossible. In the full 
moonlight he emerged from his cave and com¬ 
menced to descend, aided only by his feet and ! 


hands. The soldiers on the other side fired at 
him again and again, but he continued his way 
undaunted, and passed down, uninjured, behind 
the rock, leaving the baffled soldiers wondering 
at his courage and cursing his success. Next 
day his blouse and sabots were found on the 
shore, but he himself had disappeared, and they 
sought him in vain. 

He turned up, however, a year afterwards, 
when the amnesty granted to deserters made it 
safe to appear. But he was changed. There 
was a wild light in his eyes; the suffering he had 
undergone in the cavern, the strange visions of 
the long stormy nights, the dreamy terror of it 
all, had made him mad, though harmless. For 
ten years he haunted the cliffs, a wild, woe-be- 
gone man, supported by public charity; but 
finally, in a wild fit, he leaped from the heights 
and was dashed to pieces. 


To Make Yourself Unhappy. 

In the first place, if you want to be miserable, 
be selfish. Think all the time of yourself and of 
your own things. Don’t care for anybody else. 
Have no feelings for any one but yourseif. Never 
think of enjoying the satisfaction of seeing others 
happy; but rather, if you see a smiling face, be 
jealous, lest another should enjoy what you have 
not. Envy every one who is better off in any 
respect than yourself; think unkindly toward 
them, and speak unkindly of them. Beconstantly 
afraid lest some one should encroach upon your 
rights; be watchful against it, and if any one 
should come near your things, snap at him like 
a mad dog. Contend earnestly for everything 
that is your own, though it may not be worth a 
pin; for your “rights” are just as much con¬ 
cerned as if it were a pound of gold. Never yield 
a point. Be very sensitive, and take everything 
that is said to you in playfulness in the most 
serious manner. Be jealous of your friends lest 
they should not think enough of you; and if at 
any time they should seem to neglect you, put 
the worst construction you can upon their con¬ 
duct. 


-The other night, at one of the hotels in 

this city, a convivially disposed gentleman, re¬ 
tiring late, walked independently and somewhat 
noisily up the stairs and along the corrider to his 
room. “Why, what a noise you make,” said 
his wife, who heard with some anxiety the heavy 
tread of his boots. “How heavily you walk.” 
“Well, my dear,” was the gruff response, “if 
you can get a barrel of whiskey up stairs with 
any less noise, 1 should like to see you do it.” 


A celebrated geologist, member of the Acad¬ 
emy of Sciences, was travelling recently in the 
south of France. On his return from a long 
pedestrian excursion, he could find nothing in 
the miserable inn where he lodged (it was the 
St. Charles of the village) but a meagre omelet, 
over-dosad with garlic. “Great Heavens, 
madam,” said he to his hostess, “ why did you 
put so much garlic in this omelet?” “ Goodness 
me, sir, the eggs were so bad.” 


A picture in Punch called “ Rather Cute,” 
represents a man at a ticket office “Look 
here !” he says, “ you didn’t give me the right 
change just now!” Clerk—“Too late, sir! 
You should have spoken when you took your 
ticket!” Passenger—“Should I? Well, it’s of 
no consequence to me; but you gave me half a 
sovereign too much ! Ta-ta.” Exit. 


A Delicate Question. —“ Why is the letter d 
like a ring?” said a young lady to her accepted 
one day. The gentleman, like the generality of 
his sex in such a situation, was as dull as a 
hammer. “Because,” added the lady, with a 
very modest look at the picture at the other end 
of the room, “ because toe can’t be iced without 
it.” 


-John Rogers might have learned something 

from Professor Blot. The careless fellow let his 
stake burn while he was cooking himself. 
“That’s what’s martyr.” 

























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For the Soldiers nml Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1866. 

Single copies, 5 cents; Complete get, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate,” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUIt CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (C 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Soutliworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 

•ace Greenwood.) 


At. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Alisa Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnhgun, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wijjjam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. Goneral Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W- C. Porter, 

Col. Wrn. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Maj. II. A. Hall. 


O. G. Firmiu, 

B. P. Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
J. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. V. DeCosta, 


Speeches were made at the Fair last 
evening by Speaker Colfax, President Rob¬ 
erts, F. B., and Major Haggerty. The 
remarks of these gentlemen were short and 
patriotic, aud were frequently interrupted 
by applause. 

MS" What has become of our correspon¬ 
dent, ‘ ‘ Keystone ?” 


THE PROGRESS OF ART. 

It is a remarkable and well authenticated 

'! 

Ii fact that the arts and sciences, in all their 
; varied branches, never flourish more suc- 
| cessfully, or make more rapid strides than 
during, or immediately succeeding, a period 
of war. The recent rebellion was but 
another striking proof of this truth. Art¬ 
ists were never more liberally patronized 
in this country, and had never had more 
suggestive or attractive themes from which 
to draw their inspiration. The results of 
the war in this respect are daily becoming 
more manifest. American artists, painters 
and sculptors never appeared in a more en¬ 
viable light—never sustained a higher repu¬ 
tation at home or abroad. Bierstadt has 
immortalized himself by his ‘ ‘ Rocky Moun¬ 
tains” and other magnificent views of west- 
| ern scenery—views which have commanded 
fabulous prices from European connois¬ 
seurs—views that will excite the admira¬ 
tion of the Old World. They will be ac¬ 
knowledged not alone as showing the supe¬ 
rior talents of our artists, but as fitting 
evidences of the variety and grandeur to 
i be witnessed on our western borders. 

The historic battle-fields of the Union, 
jj the most prominent of which will be appro- 
1 priately portrayed and depicted, we trust, 

| in our national and State legislative halls, 

| will afford ample scope for the genius and 
j employment of our best painters. Already 
Rothermel has been engaged to decorate 
the walls of the capitol at Harrisburg with 
a picture of the battle of Gettysburg, 

| which, in view of the prolific theme it af¬ 
fords, the romantic scenery of the sur¬ 
roundings, and the fact that it was the spot 
where many of our most gallant soldiers, 
and some of our gifted officers, yielded up 
their lives, and where so many hundreds are 
now peacefully awaiting the morn of the 
resurrection, all conspire to induce the be¬ 
lief that in the hands of Mr. Rothermel 
the bravery of the lost ones will be com¬ 
memorated, and a work will be completed 
that will do honor to the subject and to his 
own high fame. 

And not alone in painting do we see the 
illustration of the fact referred to at the 
commencement of this article. The. stat¬ 
uettes by Rogers have attracted universal 
plaudits, representing in miniature, as they 
do, scenes of camp life, of picket duty, of 
the hospital and of the battle-field—simple, 
easy and graceful, they tell the story of 
the war in language more eloquent than 
words. One of these gems we have no¬ 
ticed at Markriter’s, near E, of a peculiarly 
interesting character, entitled “In the Wil¬ 
li derness.” A soldier in that terrible series 
of battles, was seriously wounded and left 
M for dead upon the field. He recovered 


II somewhat after being deserted by his com¬ 
panions, and the first familiar object that 
i met his vision on returning to conscious- 
| ness was a little spring-time flower. The 
sight of the 1 ‘ Forget-me-not ” carried him 
jj back to home and friends. He grasped it 
eagerly, and when subsequently discovered 
was still gazing upon it with delighted ex¬ 
pression. This is but one of a series hun¬ 
dreds in number that furnish exquisite 
models and material well deserving the 
best energies of the leading artists of 
America. There is no longer any necessity 
for protracted and expensive sojourns in 
Rome for the ultimatum of art, and to se¬ 
cure models from the works of the old 
maestros. Our own country supplies near 
subjects—designs that cannot be surpassed 
for beauty, elegance, and grace; aud the 
! spirit of emulation that has been awakened 
among our artists and the love of art that 
can be so substantially encouraged by our 
wealthy citizens let us trust will be ex¬ 
tended as far as possible, and we may then 
hope to rival the old world in this respect, 
as we have already proved ourselves the 
strongest and most liberal nation on God’s 
footstool. 

Among the many beautiful things which 
are to be seen at our noble Fair, one cannot 
but admire the fine paintings on exhibition, 
some of which would grace the walls of 
any art gallery. Prominent among them, 
though perhaps least noticed, on account of 
insufficient light to show them properly, are 
two sketches by an artist of our own city, 
j! Mr. MacLeod. The lower one will be 
j recognized at once, by any one who has ever 
made the tour of our suburbs, as the ‘ ‘Burnt 
Mills.” The upper one, “Apple Gather¬ 
ing,” commends itself by its faithfulness 
in color and finished detail to all lovers of 
domestic scenes; that scene is an ornament 
of grace to the hall if for no other reason 
than that of its being peculiar, we believe, 
to our own land. 

We also would notice the life-like paint¬ 
ing “Sherman’s Drummer Boy,” the very 
type, to us, of Young America. We pre¬ 
dict an eminent future for him should kind 
Providence spare him. 

The Fair commends itself to every heart 
in the land, but we think that every one 
should accept as a privilege the possibilty 
of increasing its receipts or enlarging its 
scope of usefulness. How many of our 
readers who are not regular attendants at 
j the Fair, will strive to enlist in the cause 
jj his or her acquaintances, friends, relatives, 
&c. United action in this respect will have 
a wondrous effect in swelling the receipts 
and filling with joy the hearts of those little 
I ones who mutely appeal to our sympathies. 












































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RUDES FOR CORRESPONDENTS. 

1. Write on one side of the paper only. 

2. Write as distinctly as possible, and 
without flourishes. Proper names nfust be 
written very plainly. 

3. Don’t gas. The Editor reserves this 
privilege. Say your say, plainly; then 
stop, and may your days be long in the 
land. 

4. Send your name. It will be kept in 
strict confidence. 

5. Take a last look at your beloved off¬ 
spring before committing it to the editor’s 
box, for you will never see it again in its 
original manuscript. It is considered a capi¬ 
tal offense for any editor to agree to return 
rejected manuscripts. We get three cents a 
poimd for them, and the devil assures us 
some of them “weigh awful.” 

PRIZES DRAWN. 

Mr. Curry will please call for the very beauti- 
ul basket of wax flowers, made by Miss Harris, 
which he was so fortunate as to draw Friday 
evening. 

Mr. King will please call for the handsome 
ear-rings he drew the same evening. These were 
a present from Miss Harris to the Table. 

The pyramid cake at the Maine Table was 
drawn by Lucius D. Alden. The silver cup by 
Miss Elliott. 


INDEPENDENT EXPRESS OFFICE. 


Packages have been sent from this office to the 


following persons: 
Speaker Colfax. 
Mr. Hendricks. 
Mr. Defrees. 
Mr. Dumont. 
Mr. Farquar. 
Mr. Hill. 


* Mr. Julian. 

Mr. Kerr. 

Mr. Niblack. 
Mr. Orth. 

Mr. Washburn. 


TOUR OF THE FAIR. 


DINING ROOM. 

We regret that circumstances have heretofore 
rendered it impracticable for us to give to the 
dining room that notice which is justly due so 
so efficient and withal so very profitable an auxil¬ 
iary to the interests, attractions, and comforts of 
the Fair. And it has been, indeed, from no want 
of proper appreciation, but from a combination 
of untoward circumstances, such as will some¬ 
times occur, to prevent the accomplishment of a 
desired object. 

The Dining Room is of itself a pattern of 
neatness, and is attended by experienced waiters. 
Four extensive tables are spread, and a bountiful 
supply of all the necessaries and luxuries is con¬ 
stantly in preparation, and in readiness, and you 
may be helped to ice cream, water-ice, strawber¬ 
ries, cakes of various kinds, pies, doughnuts, 
biscuit, bacon, oysters,tea, coffee, and all the et¬ 
ceteras pertaining to a well-regulated dining-room. 

Come, all ye patrons of the Fair, your tour is 
incomplete until you have*calle.d at the Dining 
Room and invested. The room is under the su¬ 
pervision of Mrs. Lewis,assisted by Mrs. Clark 
and Mrs. Angus. 

Next to the door of the Old Folks’ Kitchen, 
is a stand occupied by Mr. Hunt, who has for : 
inspection and sale a very useful article, which no I 


lady or gentleman should be without, an article 
of indellible ink, used with a glass pen upon any 
cloth surface, without any preparation whatever, 
with the same facility that a lead-pencil may be 
used; and he offers $100 to any person who will 
wash out his writing. Call and try it yourself 
and then make a purchase. 

We regret to be under the painful necessity of 
recording an unexpected death in the happy 
family of the Floral Temple. A most beautiful 
and accomplished gold fish was discovered yes¬ 
terday noon to be rapidly sinking into insensi¬ 
bility,from which all the usual efforts to arouse 
the darling one were vain, and he passed away, 
leaving a circle of lovely mourners to lament 
their sad bereavement. At the time the report 
was made, no hour had been appointed for the 
obsequies, but we presume ere this shall reach 
the eye of the reader, the body will, with all due 
ceremonies, have found a final resting place in 
the piscatorial receptacle of the owl. 

Miss Howard and attendants, also desire to 
acknowledge the receipt of several very beautiful 
bouquets from the White House, from the hands 
of Mrs. Patterson. 

On Saturday evening, it having devolved on 
the Maine Table to furnish refreshments for the 
band in attendance—the Twelfth Infantry Band— 
the lady managers of the Table, under supervi¬ 
sion of Mrs. Woodward, considering that ice¬ 
cream and cake would be less effective in minis¬ 
tering to the actual wants of the players than 
more substantial aliment, ordered a forced march 
of several rods, and a desperate charge on a warm 
collation at the Seaton House. Which order was 
duly executed with flying colors. 

We notice an addition to the decorations of 
the Independent Tables, consisting of two ele¬ 
gant United States shields, suspended over either 
table,and undereach suspended a large gilt globe, 
making a very handsome appearance. They 
were presented by Mr. Nathaniel Plant. 

On Saturday evening a large doll was raffled at 
the Pennsylvania Table, and drawn by Mrs. 
Caroline Lloyd. 

At the Massachusetts Table we observed a 
very handsome oil painting of flowers for raffle, 
donated by Mrs. Pillsbury. Also an infant dress, 
by Mrs. Mooney; and several very fine fancy 
articles from the children of Ben Perley Poore, 
sent as a donation “ from the Poore children to 
the orphans of the nation.” 

General Howard will this evening recite a poem 
at the National Table. Come all who wish a rich 
literary treat and hear the “ one armed hero;” 
and don’t be afraid to spend a little money while 
you are there. 

On Saturday evening an elegant ladies reticule, 
from Tiffany & Co., New York, was raffled off 
and won by Miss Y. Eastman. 

At the District of Columbia Tables is a mag¬ 
nificent ring cake, containing a solid gold ring, 
eighteen carets fine. The cake is to be sold at 
50 cents per slice. The table is of itself a very 
handsome display of rich and beautiful articles. 

We are desired especially to notice and ac¬ 
knowledge the receipt, by Miss Carrie Todd, in 
charge of the Music Stand, of a choice selection 
of new works from the publishing house of 
Ticknor & Fields, Boston, valued at$150. Also, 
from G. D. Russel & Co., a large quantity of 
sheet music, choice selections, valued at $236. 
Ladies and gentlemen addicted to musical habits 


are requested to investigate the stock, which is 
offered for sale at a lower price than at any 
other place in the city. 

At the District Table is a magnificent silk 
quilt, donated by Mrs.' President Lincoln, for 
which it is anticipated a large run can be real¬ 
ized, as it will be valued most highly as a me¬ 
mento, coming, as it does, from the wife of the 
nation’s martyr and saviour. 

We noticed last evening at the Vermont Table 
a practical illustration and application of “ I’ve 
something sweet to sell you,” embodied in a 
pair of bright eyes and flaxen ringlets, offering 
for sale a choice lot of maple sugar right from 
New England. 

This evening “ Professor Weeks,” the Yankee 
schoolmaster, will be again in attendance at the 
Old Folks Kitchen. Come and see, and if you 
don’t go away laughing, come again. We sin¬ 
cerely pity any one who can come to the Old 
Folks Kitchen and leave without laughing. 

Last evening Prof. Hamberger, the conjuror, 
slight of hand, legerdemain, wizard, hocus pocus 
and magic performer, presented some of his 
strange antics, such as eating a lunch of burning 
paper, then turning himself into an extempora¬ 
neous ribband manufactory, and frilling it out of 
his mouth by the yard; taking about a peck of 
candy fpom an empty hat full of nothing, and 
nearly a bushel of other articles of childrens’ 
clothing, (where is Ichabod?)and strewing the 
candy round promiscously broadcast over the 
sea of hats and heads beneath him, which was 
eagerly gathered by the multitude below who 
were looking up with open eyes and mouth and 
outstretched hands like a flock of fledglings to 
receive the precious bite. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Meade, 6; Hancock, 68; 
Howard, 336; Sheridan, 54; Sherman, 293; 
Thomas, 22; Bartlett, 25. 

The vote on the- gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 518; 
Doolittle, 519; Poland, 140; Trumbull, 121; 
Cowan, 18; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
15; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Fessenden, 12; Stew¬ 
art, 10; Wade, 7; McDougall, 10. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the.member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Banks, 11; Holmes, 11; Ste¬ 
vens, 3 ; Whaley, 72 ; J. S. Morrill, 37 ; Conk- 
ling, 6; G. C. Smith, 70; Randall, 6; Harding, 
2; Colfax, 3; G. V. Lawrence, 4; Scattering, 18. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 234; Grant, 66; Johnson, 40 ; Stanton, 
43; Chase,25; Colfax, 25; Radford, 14; Stevens, 
9; Hancock, 8; McCulloch, 4; scattering, 25, 


On Saturday evening, while one of the 
lady solicitors at the Fair was engaged in 
conversation, her pencil was taken from her 
hand and presently returned with a small 
slip of paper, on which was written: “Make 
hay while the sun shines.” Yv r e would sug¬ 
gest to the writer a little more caution, or 
it will be discovered that he does not know 
the difference between sunshine and gas 
light. • 



















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ADVERTISEMENTS 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 


BANKERS, 


FIFTEENTH STREET, 


John p. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

DROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 


AND 

BINDERS, 


J C. LEWIS. 

LJFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 
492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


OPPOSITE TREASURY, 


Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C , 

And pay the highest prices for 


QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 
VOUCHERS. 


HIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 


H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke <fc Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
I5P0NE MILLION DOLLARS. 


We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU- j 
R1TIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in ! 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


JjITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 


AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the former bearing iutereat from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern- l 
men! securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 
Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av, bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CIIAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. EARNER, Secretary. 

——-—.—.—-— . 

QAK HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JOHN R. ELVANS <fc CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 


No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 


Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 


gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 
wholesale and retail, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 



A. COFLIN*& CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 
[-^pLadies’ Eutrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
I to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table dc haute from 124 to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st and Hopeton, north of city. 


JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM!!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup- 
, plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, v 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK &, CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 


G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street , between 9th and lOrA streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitle # d to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 


TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks.$15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


ARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue. 


Washington, D. C. 


F OR RENT, • 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


If T. PARKER & MACNICHOL, 

1*1. House, Sign, and Decorative Paiuters and Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, 1). C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparenccs 
painted and ornamented 























































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


TOR THE LADIES. 

r S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, <fcc., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY «fc CO., 

'J Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

YI7M. R. RILEY & BRO.. 

> V Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. , 

S^p^One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

« Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

1 invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

JTgpAll articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, <fcc. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stampiug Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 

T R. FOLEY, 

V • Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and .Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally, No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


F, 


H. & H. I. GREGORY. 


Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. <fec., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery - 
ware. Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

if WHEELER & SON, 

Lit Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Sevt^jh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, «fec., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 
xT Successors to J. W. Thompson <fe Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on* hand. 

W EBB & BEVERIDGE, 

Late Chas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, <fec., <fec., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

l^p’Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


R 


A. HILL & CO., 

• Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


U EATON HOUSE, 

0 Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.). 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, <fec., corner-Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished ut the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, <fcc. _ 

B lanchard & mohun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. 

M CKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-lialf and Sixth 
streets. 

OAMUEL TILSTON, 

II Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-lialf street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

•spools jq 

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B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, betweemSixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agmits for Zimmerman <fe. Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Ctikcs. 


J RUSSELL BARR, 


Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


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W. BURCHELL, 

i Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


. SEVENTH STREET. rAA 

tlUO S. Heilbrun <fe Bro., Boots and Shoes of «JU0 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason <fe Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign aud American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, <fec. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

L a. meiners, 

. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

ULANNERY BROTHERS, 

l Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

# Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, <fcc. 
§2p^Prices on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

G eorge w. cociiran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C. __ 

p C. WILLARD’S 

\J i Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 90i, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, <fec., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 

JJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we hav6 on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prioes, and we are satisfied that we are row 
selling a great, many stj’les of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce aud higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER <fc BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

1 EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

±J Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. _ 

DANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
1-) Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a sharo pf 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

TT J- STEER. 

1 . Agent for the Wheeler <fc Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machiues are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

i Successor to Win, M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 

R EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
• Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 
OTEVENS’, HATTERS, 

O And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

EIRE INSURANCE, 

U Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


Hallet Kilbourn. 


J. M. Latta. 


17ILBOURN <fc LATTA, 

IV Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

THE BEST SODA WATER, 

L With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT & SON # 

V i Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF & BEIIREND, 

vT Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, aud a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery. &c., No. 389 Seventli 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 













































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


jgRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Cburse and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CIIURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(fa^-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


TJ \HE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

Tor circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
tloor from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


J OHN R. EL VANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


M ILBUItN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to he the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 108 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


ANIEL WALDRON. M. D., 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to II a. m., 4 to 7 p. m. 



UNN & CO., 


Proprietors of the 


SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 


Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 
and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row. New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent. Office,) Washing 
ion. 


OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

ROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 
ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


TjlR ED ERICK I1UGLE, 

JJ Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 

D. C. 


E ARROW & CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assiired. 

One-half of'tbe premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK, Pres’t. 

A. D. POLIIEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. R. Plant, 

General Agent. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 



T HE VERY LATEST NOVELTY! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7tli street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gilt sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 



TIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D UBANT'S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
itis Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUB A NT &. BRO., Proprietors. 


Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P HILP &. SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


P HOENrX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent’. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, I860. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 

the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Th^e-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N.. 5,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Hofses, and Harness 

complete. . 4,000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1,000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s).-. 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set.-. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20,000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case -Silver Watches,$75 each. 6,000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7,500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $ltX) each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each.•. 27,000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14,000 

49, 453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores fn the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, Cc^Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, Will»i S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Ya.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C.. 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Demiug, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. II. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C.. N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel,M. C.. Iowa: Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 

















































































VOL. I. WASHINGTON, D. C. 5 JUNE 20, 1866. No. 9 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE ORPHANS. 

BY H. A. DOBSON, LATE U. S. A. 

See all the little ones. 

Friendless and alone, 

Poor little orphaned ones, 

Having no home ; 

Left with no loving breast 
On which to weep, 

Or to be closely pressed 
Safely in sleep. 

Fathers and mothers dead, 

Under the sod, 

Fathers for country bled; 

And the hard rod 
Falls on these little ones, 
Crushing them low. 

Pity the friendless ones 
Ward off the blow. 

Think how their fathers died 
Fighting to save 

That which, in freedom’s pride, 
Proudly shall wave; 

Think of their anguish when 
Death kissed their brow; 

Pity their children, then, 

Care for them now. 

Think how their mothers gave 
All that they had, 

Husbands and fathers brave, 

Is it not sad? 

Then, too, the mothers died, 
Leaving alone 
Their joy and father’s pride 
Without a home! 

Let not the blasting winds, 
Chilling and cold, 

Blight these young, tender minds 
With sinful mould; 

For, unless Christian hearts 
Guide them aright, 

Sin, with its cruel darts, 

Each soul will smite. 

Then for these orphans be 
Your fervent prayer 
Offered, with such a fee 
As you can spare. 

And these dear children, then, 
Orphaned and lone, 

Will bless their countrymen 
For 44 Orphans’ Home.” 

Washington, D. C., June 6, 1866. 


-A single bad habit will mar an otherwise 

faultless character, as an ink-drop soileth the 
pure white page. 

-The empire of womarl is an empire of 

softness, of address and complacency—her com¬ 
mands are caresses, her menaces, tears. 

-The entrance of one woman of talent into 

a family, is sufficient to keep it clear of fools for 
generations. 

-Gratitude is a duty none can be excused 

from, because it is always at our own disposal. 

-Silent fools are like empty wardrobes, 

under lock and key. 

He who only builds castles in the air will 
never have a castle to dwell in. 


Tile Poor Musician. 

One beautiful summer day there was a great 
•festival in the large park at Vienna. This park 
is called by the people the Prater. It is full of 
lovely trees, splendid walks, and little rustic 
pleasure houses. At the time of which I am 
speaking there were people there, some old and 
many strangers, too. And all those who were 
there enjoyed such a scene as they had probably 
never seen before. 

Be that as it may, the Prater was almost cov¬ 
ered with the crowds of people. Among the 
number were the organ grinders, beggars and 
girls who played on harps. There stood an old ! 
musician. He had once been a soldier, but his 
pension was not enough to live on. Still he 
didn’t like to beg. Therefore on this particular 
festival day he took his old violin and played 
under an old tree in the pork. He had a good 
faithful old dog along with him, which lay at his 
feet, and held an old hat in his mouth, so that, 
passers by might cast coins into it for the old 
man. 

On the day of the festival which I have men¬ 
tioned, the dog sat before him with the old hat. 
Many people went by and heard the old musi¬ 
cian playing, but they did not throw much in. I 
wonder the people did not give him more, for he 
was truly a pitiable object. 

His face was covered with scars received in his 
country’s battles, and he wore a long grey coat, 
such as he had kept ever since he had been in 
the army. He even had his old sword by his 
side, and would not consent to walk the streets 
without his trusty friend with him. Pie had only 
three fingers on his right had, so he had to hold 
the bow of the violin with these. A bullet had 
taken of the two others, and alfnost at the same 
time a cannon ball had taken off his left leg. The 
last money he had, had been spent in buying new 
strings to his violin, and he was now playing 
with all his strength the old marches he had so 
often heard when a boy with his father. 

He looked sad enough when he saw the mul¬ 
titude pass by in their strength, youth, and 
beauty, but whenever they laughed it was like a 
dagger to his soul, for he knew that on that very 
evening he would have to go to bed supperless, 
hungry as he was, and lie on a straw couch in a 
little garret room. His old dog was better off, 
for he often found a bone here and there to sat¬ 
isfy his hunger. 

It was late in the afternoon—his hopes were 
like the sun, they were both going down together, 
he placed his violin down by his side,and leaned 
against a tree. The tears streamed down his 
scarred cheeks. He thought that none of that 
giddy throng saw him, but he was much mis¬ 
taken. Not far off stood a gentleman in fine 
clothes, who had a kind heart. He listened to 
the old musician, and when he saw that no one 
gave him anything, he was touched with sympa¬ 
thy. He finally went to the dog, and looking at 
the hat he saw only two copper coins in it. 

He then said to the old musician, “ My good 
friend, why don’t you play longer^ ” 

“Oh,” replied the old man, “ my dear sir, I 
cannot; my poor old arm is so tired that l can¬ 
not hold the bow; besides I have had no dinner, 
and have little prospects of supper.” 

The old man wiped his feeble hands. The 
kind gentleman with whom he ha*d talked re¬ 
solved to aid him as he best could. He gave him 
a piece of gold, and said, “ I’ll pay you, if you 
will loan me your violin for one hour?” 

“ Oh,’’said the musician, “ this piece of money 
is worth more than half a dozen old fiddles like 
mine.” 

“Never mind,” said the gentleman, “ I only 
want to hire it for one hour.” 


“ Very well, you can do what you will,” said 
the owner. 

The gentleman took the fiddle and bow in his 
hands, and then said to the old man, “ Now, my 
mate, you take the money, and I will play. I 
am quite sure people will give us something.” 

Now, was that not a singular musical associa¬ 
tion? They had just become acquainted, and 
immediately entered into an arrangement to work 
together for the public. The strange gentleman 
began to play. His mate looked at him with 
great wonder; he was so stirred that he could 
hardly believe it was his old violin that such 
beautiful sounds came from. Every note was 
like a pearl. The first piece had not been finished 
before the people observing the strange sight and 
hearing such wonderful music, stopped a moment 
in curiosity. Every one saw that the fine look¬ 
ing gentleman was playing for the poor man, but 
none knew who he was. 

By and by the people began to drop money 
into the hat, and the old dog seemed delighted 
to receive so many pieces of gold for his master. 
The circle of hearers became larger. Even the 
coachmen of the splendid carriages begged the 
people inside to stop and hear the music. Still 
the money increased. Gold, silver, and copper 
were thrown into the hat by the old and young. 
The dog began to growl. What in the world 
could be the matter? One gentleman, as he 
! dropped a large piece of money into the hat, had 
struck him on the nose, and he came very near 
letting the hat and money fall. But it soon be¬ 
came so heavy he could not hold it any longer. 

“ Empty your hat, old man,” said the people, 
“ and we will fill it again for you.” 

He pulled out an old handkerchief, and wrap¬ 
ping the money in it, put it in his violin bag. 

The stranger kept on plaving, and the people 
cried out, “Bravo! bravo!” in great joy. He 
played first one tune, and then another; even 
children seemed carried away with rapture. At 
last he played that splendid song, “ God bless 
the Emperor Francis!” All hats and caps flew 
off their heads, for the people loved the Empe¬ 
ror. The song finally came to an end. The 
hour was ended, and the musician handed back 
the violin to the old man. 

“Thank you,” said he. “May God bless 
you!” and he disappeared in the crowd. 

44 Who is he?”said the people. “ Where does 
he come from ?” 

A person sitting in one of the coaches replied 
that lie knew him. “ It is Alexander Boucher,” 
said he; “the great violinist. It is just like 
him. He saw the old man needed help, and he 
determined to help him in the best Way he 
could.” 

The people then gave three cheers for Alex¬ 
ander Boucher, and put money in the old man’s 
hat. When he went home that evening he was 
richer than he had ever been before. When he 
went to bed he folded his hands, and prayed that 
God might bless good ^Boucher, so that, when 
he should grow to be an old man, he might have 
good and kind friends. ^ 

Now, I believe there were two happy men 
that night in Vienna. Of course the poor mu¬ 
sician rejoiced, now that he was out of want ; 
but of more value to him than all his money was 
the consolation that somebody bad proved a 
friend to him. For it does us all good to know 
that we have friends, even though they are no 
further advantage to us. There was another 
who was happy, and that was the good Alexan¬ 
der Boucher. How could he go to bed that 
night without thanking God for putting it into 
his heart to be kind to the old, friendless, starv¬ 
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For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

FAIR GOSSIP. 

Monday evening passed very pleasantly, with 
varied entertainments at the Fair rooms. 

We have rallied from the hydropathic treat¬ 
ment to which we have been subjected, and trust 
fer a time it may be fair without and within. 
We had speeches from Mr. Colfax, Col. Roberts, 
of Fenian fame, and others. All very interest¬ 
ing. Several Senators were among the patrons 
at the Tables, and many well-known citizens. 
Among others we were glad to see the beaming, 
benevolent face of Mr. C. Wendell, a faithful 
index of his nobility of nature. He expended 
liberally at most of the tables. 

The beautiful toilet set which has attracted 
many ladies to the Rhode Island Table, was 
drawn last evening by Mrs. Bidwell, of New 
York. 

Our thanks are due to Mr.-, who gener¬ 

ously filled up the raffle, taking twenty chances 
and coming within one of drawing. The fact 
that it was drawn by a lady holding but one 
number may encourage others to visit our Table 
and try their success in some of the articles yet 
to be raffled. 

On the occasion of his next visit, will Senator 
Sherman call at the Rhode Island Table? He 
has not drawn a prize, nor a blank, but we will 
explain when we see him. 

The paper will be in press if we do not close 
and forward “copy.” 

W. W. 

June 19, 1866. 


DONATIONS. 

To National Table—A scholarship in National 
Union Business College, received some days ago, 
but through inadvertence not acknowledged at 
the time. 

Also, the Spencerian Key to Penmanship, 
edited by Henry C. Spencer, the celebrated pen¬ 
man. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrell,in charge of Sword Stand, 
acknowledges the receipt of one donation of ten 
dollars, from Mr. Baum, 71 Broadway, New 
York, for sword for General Sherman. 

Also, one of five dollars, from five young la¬ 
dies in New York. 

The ladies of the Supper Room acknowledge 
the following : 

Kjllen & Havener, one gallon of ice cream. 

Mrs. Langley, one dish of lobster salad. 

Mr. R. B. Clarke, one very fine ham and five 
pounds of coffee. 

Mr. James Frazer, onequarter ton of coal. 

The Baby Mansion, furnished from attic to 
cellar, (gas and water in each room,) presented 
by Mrs. DuBois, of Georgetown, was thronged 
with visitors last evening. For the splendid fur¬ 
niture, carpets, oil paintings, choice engravings, 
so elegantly adorning the Baby Paradise, we are 
indebted to Miss Spencer, of New Jersey, Mrs. 
Arnold and daughters, Mrs. Conant, and Mrs. 
W. M. Fenney, of Georgetown, D. C. All this 
splendor is to be sold in chanced of $1 each. 

A handsome sum was realized at the Michigan 
Table from the raffle of a large beautifully orna¬ 
mented cake, the donation of the Misses Magru- 
der, of Georgetown. 

These ladies have also made other valuable 
donations largely adding to the orphan’s fund. 


jfair gimtorg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs. Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
men ts. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Mrs. D. C. Forney in charge—Fancy articles. 
Under Mrs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Sutton, and 
Miss Mattie B. Beach. Confectionery and re¬ 
freshments—Mrs. A. M. Clark and Mrs. J. Mac- 
farland. f 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 

NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (tWO tables.) 

Fancy articles in charge of Miss Todd and 
Miss Hall. Confectionery, Mrs. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. y. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

REPRESENTATIVE’S CANE. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “ ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE.” 

i Miss Naylor in charge. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 



SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 


Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL EEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

fishing pond. 

Miss V. Morris. 


Trials of a Bachelor. 

BY GEORGE HARLAND. 

Fifty-nine years old to-day. I have passed the 
last mile-stone in my half century ’s-march some 
time ago. And yet I do not feel old. Sometimes 
I think there must have been a mistake in the 
old family Bible. Isn’t there an exception, always 
to prove the general rule? And this must be 
one to prove that figures will lie. 

There.is another reason to prove that I hnv’nt 
exactly left youth in the distance,and thatis,the 
admiration and tender love of woman. 

Now 1 have no objections to the well-meant 
attentions of a strictly virtuous woman, if she 
| has notan eye to matrimony. Isn’t matrimony 
the grave to love? 1 have always avoided suf¬ 

fering; I have always avoided extreme measures; 
but nevertheless my conservatism has been en¬ 
tirely overlooked, and I am made to feel what I 
dread most—the attentions of a woman who de- 
sires'to marry, and as near as I can find out she 
has selected me for a victim. 

My pursuer, my relentless enemy, is a widow 
on the sunny side of thirty. She is tall and 
stately as a grenadier, and carries her parasol as 
a sentinel does his musket whilst on duty. She 
has even a military flirt to her fan, and when she 
gave me what she suppossed was a playful tap 
with the aforesaid instrument, I “faced round,” 
expecting my doom. 

I meet the enemy everywhere. She is my vis- 
a-vis at the table. 1 meet her on the stairs, on 
the landings, in the “sitting room ;”and when 
she sits down to the piano ray trials culminate. 
Mrs. Jameson is no musician, but that is a fact 
with which she has never become acquainted. 
Without uttering a syllable, she commands me 
to turn the leaves of the music. Without the 
power to refuse, I obey, and sulTer all the tor¬ 
tures of the inquisition. 

I go out upon the porch to enjoy the divine 
rays which fall from Orion’s golden bell, and 
“Cassiopeia’s Chair.” 1 find her at my elbow, 
discoursing about the mellow beams of the 
moon, Now, as the moon is very small in the 
beginning of its first quarter, it shows that she 
is not willing to confine herself to great truths, 
but is ready to descend to anything to make up 
a conversation. In the frenzy of the moment I 
pull out a luckless cigar, and try smoking, in 
order to drive her away. Of course I am obliged 
to ask if smoking is offensive, intending all the 
time to keep on, no matter what she says. To 
my chagrin she replies, “Not in the least;” and 
then follows a long talk about the “dear de¬ 
parted,” her “dear George,” and the choice 
Havanas in which he used to indulge. Let it be 
remembered that my name is George, and within 
two days she has called me by my given name, 
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adding injury to insult by saying she “could not 
help it, us that name was so dear to her in the 
past, and ever would he, whatever may betide.” 
This last quotation was meant to apply to me; 
but where could 1 find anything with which to 
defend myself? I might as well shoot arrows 
into wool. 

She has taken a room directly over mine. Con¬ 
sequently innocent habits, which have been mine 
exclusively for years, became known, and if 
they are apparent' to a spectator, they must be 
shared also. For instance, if I "choose to stay 
out a little later of a Saturday night than usual, 
she in variably awaits my presence at the Sunday 
breakfast, and tenderly inquires : 

“ Do you feel as well as usual this morning?” 

Supposing my head feels a little heavy, is it 
any of her affair that my private feelings should 
be dragged out before the other boarders and 
made into mince-meat? 

If there is one thing about a widow that I de¬ 
test mere than another it is a widow’s cap. 
There is mischief in every crapy fold. It is 
nothing more nor less than a fishing-line thrown 
out with a woman on the end of it for bait. 
Wherever you see a shoal of fish, as you inva¬ 
riably do in every well-kept boarding-house, in 
the shapeof innocentgovermental clerks,splash 1 
comes thejine in the very midst of us, and be¬ 
fore we are really aware of the danger, up comes 
the line with a plump, healthy shiner on the end 
of it. Yes, my friends, this is the fate that 
surely awaits some of us, unless we resort to 
means in time to prevent further ravages of the 
destroyer. 

Would it not be well, my doomed brothers, to 
call fora little congressional legislation? Is it 
not time'that Congress should be made respon¬ 
sible for this unvanquished enemy in our midst? 
Members of Congress suffer daily tortures, but 
for some unaccountable reason they seem to be 
resigned to their fate. Not a week since a prom¬ 
inent public man was seen with a woman cling¬ 
ing to his arm in one of our most crowded thor¬ 
oughfares, and not a person could be found with 
courage enough to warn the innocent victim of 
the chasm, the precipice, that yawned at his 
feet. 

All women are dangerous in general, but wid¬ 
ows in particular. These creatures have appro¬ 
priated our hats, coats, boots, and neckties, and 
one was arrested the other day in New York for 
wearing the “ pantaloons.” They are success¬ 
ful merchants, learned doctors, college profes¬ 
sors, pardon brokers, and one has circumnav¬ 
igated the globe. A brief time, and where will 
be our vaunted manhood? We have every rea¬ 
son to believe that the next President will be a 
woman, unless we have a new amendment tacked 
on to the Constitution. Even the highest digni¬ 
tary in the land is not free from their snares. 
We call upon Congress to establish a freedmen’s 
bureau for the protection of old bachelors. 
With my last breath I will say, with old Wel¬ 
ler, “ beware of the women,” and “beware of 
widows in particular.” But what is the use of 
“bewaring” when the enemy is at our very 
hearthstones? What armor can we wear that 
she will not penetrate? Who can fight without 
any weapons? In a fit of frenzy, I lie back on 
the sofa and growl. This miniature thunder is 
taken as an amiable eccentricity. 

I show my teeth 1 

lam complimented on the beauty and dura¬ 
bility of nature’s own growth. I take refuge in 
a fitof the sulks. My health is tenderly inquired 
after, and Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is carefully 
prescribed, whilst a tenderness is shown for 
which I am entirely unprepared. I am even de¬ 
nied the luxury of old shoes. Only yesterday 
my slippers were missing, and a pair of new 
ones, embroidered in moss rose-buds, were found 
exactly in the corner where my old ones usually 
lie. Moss rose-buds! I sound my memory, 
and find the language, “dawning affection.” A 
tremor seizes me 1 1 open the door to throw them 
into the hall, and encounter my landlady, who is 
all smiles. 

“I suppose you will not leave town before the 
wedding, Mr. Harland?” 


1 have strength enough left to falter out, “Whose 
wedding?” 

The landlady hesitates and simpers, but this 
does not prevent great beads of perspiration from 
standing out in all directions from my trembling 
body. 

“It will come off in a short time, and is so un¬ 
expected to all of us. To think of her being 
‘engaged’ all the time she has been with us.” 

I grow visibly weaker. The landlady not no¬ 
ticing my confusion, continues: 

“To think of her being married before she lays 
off her mourning. But this is nothing uncom¬ 
mon in these war times; and it is an old affair. 
The new bridegroom is an old lover.” 

I pluck up courage. “Please, Mrs. Jordan, 
tell me all about it.” 

The landlady smiles brighter than ever, and 
says: 

“Next Wednesday Mrs. Jamison is to be mar¬ 
ried to a gentleman from the North. We are to 
have a wedding breakfast, and the bride and 
groom leave on the early train for New York, 
where they will spend a short time previous to 
starting for Europe. Dear Mrs. Jameson, to have 
remembered us all so kindly 1 Not a boarder in 
this house -has she forgotten—beside a heap of 
things which she has given to my Julia Ann. 
She has been working for a week on some slip¬ 
pers. She took the pattern off my china cups— 
them that used to be my mother’s. As I live! 
What’s that you’ve got in your hands, Mr. Har¬ 
land? The very slippers she worked last.” 

I close the door slowly—just in time to round 
off the landlady’s last period. What ails my 
eyes? I think they must be getting weak lately. 
I wonder if I really ought to wear spectacles? 


Troubles of an Editor. 

Few outsiders comprehend what a modern 
night editor on a daily paper has to do. The 
catalogue of his labors, their variety and their 
irregularity, their vexatiousness and their taxa- 
tiousness, would be too long for publication,and 
too extraordinary for human credulity. A chief 
and never-failing feature, however, is the trans¬ 
lation of the telegraphic news. As it comes 
through various hands-of-writ, taken down by 
sound, without punctuation, and with every man¬ 
ner of odd abbreviation, it is often a jumble 
worse than Sanscrit or Ojibeway Indian, and re¬ 
quiring divine intuitions almost and much expe¬ 
rience to tell what it all means. Here, as an 
instance, is a portion of a dispatch as it came to 
a paper, with the translation made by the night 
editor: 

ORIGINAL DISPATCH. 

he zays that necessity of providing for payment 
of troops & pressing exigtjiens of dar required 
all fuond furnished by treasy for that reason 
payments or awards suspended prest direction is 
Prest direction it is states remaines unrevoked & 
necessity for use of all available funds for pay¬ 
ment troops, for supplies still Continues accom- 
paning statement of asst adjt Genl Foster shows 
that there have been filed with commissioners 
for M D 3861 claims for Compensation underact 
and that award made upon 786 claims. 

TRANSLATION. 

He says that the necessity of providing for the 
payment of troops, and the pressing exigencies 
of the war, required all the funds furnished by 
the treasury, and for that reason the payments 
on awards were suspended. The President’s 
direction, it is stated, remains unrevoked, and 
the necessity for the use of all available funds for 
the payment of troops, and for supplies, still 
continues. 

The statement of Assistant Adjutant General 
Foster shows that there have been filed with the 
commissioners tor Maryland, 3,867 claims for 
compensation under the act, and that awards 
have been made upon 786 claims. 


-A barber remarked to a customer in his 

hands that he thought the cholera was in the 
hair. “ Then you ought to be very careful what 
brushes you use,” was the reply. “Oh, sir,” 
said the barber, laughing, “ I did not mean the 
’air of the ’ed, but the hair of the hatmosphere.” 


i ■ ■ . . . — 

Wit ob Jitmor. 


“Neque semper tendit arcum Apollo. 

11 Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides.” 


-“So you only takes one glass per day, 

ma’am?” said a magistrate to a woman who was 
brought up for drunkenness. 

“Yes, sir, I speaks the truth; I always 
makes a pint of it.” 

-A negro boy was drivings mule in Jamaica, 

when th*e animal suddenly stopped and refused 
to budge. “Won’t you go, eh?” said the boy. 
“Feel grand do you? I s’pose you forget your 
fadder was a jackass 1” 

-“Waiter” said a young fellow, entering 

a coffee house one rainy day, “I hope you have 
a good fire, for I am very wet; and let me have 
something to drink directly, for I am very dry 
also. ” 

-An Englishman travelling in Ireland, re¬ 
marked to the driver of a coach upon the tre- 
menduous length of the Irish miles: 

“Confound your Irish miles! why, there’s no 
end to them 1 ” 

“ Sure sir,” said the coachman, “ the roads ara 
bad about here, and so we give good measure.” 

-One of the editors of a New Orleans paper, 

soon after beginning to learn the printing busi¬ 
ness, went to court a preacher’s daughter. The 
next time he attended the meeting, he was taken 
down at hearing the minister announce as his 
text, “ My daughter is grievously tormented 
with a devil.” 

-Q,uibble says that his wife, who has suf¬ 
fered immensely from the conduct of cantanker¬ 
ous; servants, regrets that she ever made any 
sacrifices on the high menial altar. 

A young lady of seventeen years of age at¬ 
tempted to commit suicide by drowning,recently, 
in Paris; her sweetheart had forsaken her. The 
fiirst words she uttered when she had recovered 
her senses, were: “Mon Dieu 1 how cold the 
Seine is ?” The boatman who rescued her, stood 
near and exclaimed: “ Ah 1 my little darling, it 
has nobody to warm its bed.” 

“ Madam,” said a cross-tempered physician to 
a patient, “if women were admitted to paradise, 
their tongues would make it a purgatory.” 
“And some good physicians, if allowed to prac¬ 
tice there,” replied the good lady, “ would soon 
make it a desert.” 

A loafer called at one of the elegant residnces 
at the South End, in Boston, a day or two ago, 
and asked for money. “ We havn’t a cent,” he 
was told. “Ah! is that so?” said he, putting 
his hand in his pocket, “ oblige me by accepting 
this three cent bit.” 

“ Husband, I wish you would buy me some 
pretty feathers.” “ Indeed, my dear ltttle wife, 
you look better without them.”* “ Oh, no, sir; 
you always call me your little bird, and how 
does a bird look without feathers?” 

A lover wrote to a lady who had rejected him, 
saying that he intended to retire to some “ se¬ 
cluded spot,and breathe away his life in sighs.” 
To which the lady replied enquiringly, whether 
they were to be medium or large size. The man 
has not since been heard from. 

In the town of T-, there was a shoe¬ 

maker who at times officiated as a preacher. 
He always wrote the notices himself in order to 
save the expense of printing. Here is one of 
them: There will be preaching in the pines this 
Sunday afternoon on the subject, “A.U who do 
not believe will be damned at three o’clock.” 

A man out west says he moved so often dur¬ 
ing one year, that whenever a covered wagon 
stopped at the gate, his chickens would fall on 
their backs, and hold up their feet in order to be 
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%\t ©rpljmis’ Jpktaft. 

For the Soldiers nii<l Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should he 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’ Advocate.” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Bead. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallaob. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Hacs Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mi’s. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 


Mrs. Lippincott, (Grace Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 

COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen'l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 


Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj.»J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


O. G. Firmin, 

B. P- Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. If. N. Rothery, 
J. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 

We give in to-day’s “Advocate” a con¬ 
cise yet complete Directory of the Fair, to 
which we call attention of our patrons and 
friends. We will endeavor to keep it as 
standing matter in our paper, and think, 
that with the series of “Wanderings” com¬ 
menced in this number, and the Directory, 
the tables and their contents will be kept 
fresh in the minds of the public. 


WAR AND RUMORS OF WAR. 

The demon of war seems still unsated. 
He has swept over our beloved country like 
a hurricane, and his wide-spread path is 
still marked by wrecks and ruins of once 
dear and happy homes—by maimed and 
mangled men—by widows’ weeds and or¬ 
phans’ piteous cries. 

His fell purpose of destruction was here 
not all accomplished. Not one star has 
been torn from our flag—not one bond of 
our Union sundered. Our people, arising 
in their young strength, reinvigor'ated and 
purified by their trials, have set manfully 
to work to repair the evil done, to obliterate 
the animosities of the past, and banish the 
foul demon from our land forever. 

But Europe is all ablaze, and the busy 
hum of preparation for war- resounds 
throughout Germany. Prussia and Austria 
have quarrelled over the division of the 
Holstein plunder, and Victor Emmanuel, 
of Italy, who has long cast wistful glances 
upon Venice and Rome, awaits but tp see 
the larger dogs at war for an opportunity 
to aggrandize himself at his neighbor’s ex¬ 
pense. The Pope he looks upon as merely 
the successor of an Old Fisherman, who 
should be set adrift, if he won’t confine him¬ 
self strictly to the fishing business, and 
leave the work of governing the world to 
those jwho are ‘ ‘ Kings by the grace of 
God.” 

The Emperor of France thinks that war 
might be avoided by a Congress of all the 
European powers, and a reconsideration of 
the “ detestable treaties of Vienna,” which 
prevent such a rectification of the bounda¬ 
ries of his empire as would enable him to 
extend the area of taxation, if not of free¬ 
dom. The wary Austrian seems to have 
heard before of ‘^Napoleonic ideas,” and 
agrees to the Congress only on condition 
that no proposition for the territorial ag¬ 
grandizement or increase of power of any of 
the nations represented should be discussed. 
For a Congress so restricted, Napoleon had 
no use, and gravely shaking his massive 
head, he solemnly proclaims that “Austria 
takes upon herself a grave responsibility.” 

England maintains her distinguishing 
part. She is preparing her proclamation 
of neutrality, her Alabamas, black carpet 
bags, &c. She secures herself at home 
by suspending the habeas corpus and the 
Fenians at once; and rubs her hands with 
glee at the prospect of turning an honest 
penny out of the troubles of her continen¬ 
tal neighbors. 

Poor Maximilian seems to have been for¬ 
gotten by his European progenitors. Hav¬ 
ing enough to do at home, his foreign 
troops are being recalled, and he may soon 
find it prudent to follow. Though the 


Mexican republic seems to have been hid 
under a bushel lately, we expect to see its 
light upon the hill-tops as soon as Mr. 
Thaddeus Stevens’ loan of twenty millions 
passes Congress. 

The “Monroe Doctrine” promises to 
vindicate itself after all; and for our own 
country, under the blessings of peace and 
union, there opens a brilliant prospect of 
prosperity and happiness never before 
vouchsafed to poor humanity. Let us thank 
God that he has safely brought us through 
our dangers, and humbly beg that he will 
continue to guide and preserve us in the 
ways of peace. And that we may not be 
unworthy of his blessing, it behooves us. 
in his name, to remember the widows and 
orphans whom he has entrusted to our 
care. 

The last thought of many of our brave 
defenders, who fell on the field of glory, was 
of wife and child. 

If they, whose eyes look with father’s 
pride or mother’s joy upon their own happy, 
blithe, and healthful little ones, will think 
seriously upon the nameless horror and 
dread yearning that filled and oppressed the 
soldier’s heart at the moment before surren¬ 
dering his life for his country—horror, at 
the thought of leaving loved ones to the 
mercies of a cold world; yearning to em¬ 
brace them once more before giving the last 
sigh—we feel sure they will not refuse 
helping our cause, even if that help be a 
repetition. 

Parents show your gratitude to a kind 
Providence for sparing you over your child¬ 
ren, and you cannot evince it in a higher 
or holier manner than contributing to the 
orphan of the brave. 


The Fair has now completed its second 
week of existence, and its success has been 
marked. Yet we should not be satisfied 
with mere success, but should by word and 
deed, by example and precept, swell the 
amount of the receipts until the hearts of 
the lady managers shall beat with delight 
at the happy realization of their highest 
anticipations. 

FRIZES DRAWN. 

At Independent Table, a beautiful silver salver 
was drawn by Green Clay Smith, of Kentucky. 

A stuffed bird and glass case by Senator Stew¬ 
art, of Nevada. 

A miniature house by Colonel Eaton. 

Silver pitcher by “ N. W.,” who will please 
call, prove identity, and receive his prize. 

A toy, baby in carriage, by Willie Plant. 

At the Michigan Table, last evening, the gen¬ 
tleman’s magnificent dressing case was drawn 
by Mr. Heilbum. The Hon. Messrs. Diggs 
and Longyear were large holders of stock in the 
enterprise, but fickle fortune was against them. 































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At the National Table last evening, 
Major General O. 0. Howard recited the 
following beautiful poem, written by Mrs. 
Mary H. Eastman. 

The General confessed himself taken by 
surprise in being called on to make this 
recitation; but his feelings were so much 
in consqnance with the sentiments expressed 
by those beautiful lines from the German, 
thus imperfectly rendered in English, 
“ Honor the ladies, they weave and entwine 
Heavenly roses in this earthly life,” that 
he could refuse nothing that they asked. 
The National Table. 

BY MAItY H. EASTMAN. 

Come near! Come here! 

No State-rights onr table bound. 

Here art and its inventions rise 
Our glorious country’s limits round. 

From broad Atlantic’s ceaseless roar 
To far Pacific’s peaceful swell. 

From fair New England’s snowy hills 
To southern hammock, reef, and dell. 

Our watchword must re-echoed be, 

“ Our country I God and liberty!” 

Come near! Come here! 

New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont aloud 
Cry come! and Massachusetts Voice 
Their cry repeats. And they have vowed, 

“ The children that our heroes left 
No longer houseless shall abide. 

But a fair structure must arise, 

Where sheltered shall be side by side 
These orphans. Rhode Island and 
Connecticut will thus command.” 

Come hear! Come here! 

With stentor tones Now York calls out; 

New Jersey, Delaware assist 
♦ Great Pennsylvania’s hardy shout. 

And Maryland’s cry shall be heard. 

Asserts the loyal western will, 

Ohio, Indiana’s plains. 

And Illinois’ assenting thrill, 

“To the Great Nation’s table come! 

Give to our heroes’ babes a home! ” 

Come near! Come here! 

A voice from Minnesota’s lakes! 

Wisconsin! Iowa! Their shout 
The sleeping forest glade awakes. 

Kansas! Missouri! Stream and hill 
Of far Nebraska sing and leap. 

And Michigan’s glad echoes loud 
Over her listening valley’s sweep, 

“Ourheroes’ children! They shall bo 
To us a precious legacy.” 

Come near! Come here! 

What is that sweet but trembling cry? 
Western Virginia! Tennessee! 

Kentucky! We must hear their sigh; 

For they have sons among ouf slain; 

Among the living are those, too, 

Who in the tempest manned the ship 
That bore our nation bravely through. 

Let it not be one patriot’s lot 
To have his lonely child forgot. 

Come near! Como here! 

All ye who wish our country well! 

Hersons, her citizens; and ye 
Who strangers in her borders dwell. 

We claim no State-rights. We but love 
“One country, God, and liberty !” 

Our watchword we must oft repeat, 

Oh! give with generous sympathy 
To.the poor babes, who lowly kneel 
And from their father’s graves appeal. 

Yes! by their graves! Ah! ye who have 
No death to weep o’er, come and give! 

No kindred blood of yours was shed! 

Here let these helpless ones receive 
A grateful boon 

And ye who havo 

Your graves to visit, where your grief 
Too great for tears, can only look 
To God and Heaven for relief, 

Give from your sorrow! 

One and all 

Come to the nation’s table, where 
All who their country truly love 
May in a lofty tribute share 
To those, whoso children desolate 
Upon your generous bounty wait. 


Will tlie ladies in charge of the Tables, 
furnish us with lists of prizes drawn as soon 
after the drawings as is practicable. 


WANDERINGS. 

Having-given to our patrons in the tour of the 
Fair all the information regarding the different 
tables, their attendants, and the articles for sale 
at them, we propose continuing the subject in a 
somewhat different manner, jotting down the 
most salient points of interest, and giving par¬ 
ticular prominence to such items as we think 
will advance or increase the public estimation of 
the noble cause for which we all labor. 

From our standpoint on the right of the en¬ 
trance to the Fair, we can enjoy the varied scene 
before us and yet feel free from observation. 

The hour is early, at least comparatively so, 
the visitors are few, and we are thus permitted 
to follow the leading of our own ideas and give 
expression to such thoughts as may be evolved 
by contemplation of the Fair itself, or by reflec¬ 
tion upon its objects, and upon those who labor 
for it. 

In this connection, we beg to pay our deepest 
homage to the ladies in attendance, who, sacri¬ 
ficing at the shrine of patriotism and charity 
their comfort and pleasure, choose to labor and 
toil through the long, and we are afraid, some¬ 
times weary hours, during which the Fair is open 
to the.public. 

Woman’s constant efforts in this and kindred 
works within the last few years, have crowned 
her brow with more than royal diadem, and have 
we opine, given her a high place among the na¬ 
tion’s creditors. 

And now pardon us if we digress for a few 
moments. What would the Fair be without the 
presence of the ladies who have wrought so 
earnestly for it? What would any Fair, or 
Festival, or Bazaar be, if notconductad by ladies? 
We will not be so absurd as to suppose for a 
moment that men could carry on such under¬ 
takings. 

But we want to suppose it possible—how ex¬ 
ceedingly funny it would be, to be sure—and 
then let us imagine how the supposition would 
appear if transformed into reality. 

Would anybody attend such a place, where 
men were the directors and managers, and in 
charge of tables, and attempting to perform the 
various duties pertaining to such occasions, which j 
as we all know, worppn do with such rare grace j 
and charming dignity. Perhaps some ladies 
might attend, just to see how the men would be¬ 
have, you know, and perhaps a few of the sterner 
sex might lend their presence merely to sym¬ 
pathize with their distressed brethren under such 
trying circumstances. But of this we are as¬ 
sured, that under such direction and management 
the receipts would be of the most infinitesimal 
proportions. m 

While we have'been philosophizing upon the 
above impossible subject we find that the visitors 
have thronged into the room, and that owing to 
our absence of mind, we have been jostled be¬ 
yond the Maine Table, about which we had a j 
few words to say, but before placing our thoughts 
on paper we desire to listen to General Howard’s 
recitation of a poem, at the National Table. The 
General’s ringing voice gives additional beauty 
to the patriotic sentiments of the poet, and we 
leave to a nobler pen than ours, the pleasing duty 
of writing his remarks. 

At last we have reached the Maine Table, 
ably presided over by Mrs. Woodward, and are 


astonished at the variety of the articles for sale 
there. We feel that we cannot'fcsake any com¬ 
parison of the more prominent articles of this 
table, as they all seem to our admiring eyes, to 
deserve the highest commendation. 

The fair is about closing and we feel that our 
wanderings have weried our feet and tried our 
eyes, and with permission of our genial editor, 
we close our book, and deferany further remarks 
until to-morrow. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 559; 
Doolittle, 539; Poland, 140; Trumbull, 121; 
Cowan, 18; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 30; Sumner, 
17 ; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Fessenden, 12; Stew¬ 
art, 10; Wade, 7; McDougall, 10; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Flo ward, 337; Sherman, 294; 
Hancock, 68; Sheridan, 54; Bartlett, 26; Thom¬ 
as, 22; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows; 
Howard, 253; Grant, 66; Johnson, 41; Stanton, 
46; Chase,25; Colfax, 25; Radford, 15; Stevens, 
11; Hancock, 28; McCulloch, 4; scattering, 26. 

The voting on the set of silver, at the Inde¬ 
pendent Table, to be presented to the gentleman 
in Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, commenced last evening. The following 
is the vote at the close of the fair : Henry D. 
Cooke, 7; Charles Knap, 5; Captain Olmstead, 
2; Mayor Wallach, 1. 

Rifle—Short, 13; Doughty, 8; Bryant, 10; 
Bramhall, 1; Dake, 4; Porter, 1. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


T 


HE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 


0F HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 

JAMES G. PATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
"of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


rjlllE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury lo receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert¬ 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


jjROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 


ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can lie paid hy note at 12 
months if desired hy the assured. Said note lo stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

- A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


S SAMSTAG, 

, Dry’ Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. U. 


E UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 






















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ADVERTISEMENTS. 

JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for • 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


JjMRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President, 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
OPONE MILLION DOLLARS. 


We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


DITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. A 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 


AND 


LOAN AGENCY, 


No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes i 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the former bearing interest from j 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at I 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. I 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

John P. Brophy. John T. Bdrch. 

■gROPHY BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 
492 SEVENTH STREET, 


BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 
Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. / 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 


WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9,£00,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1, 423,680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000,000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co ..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

jCE CREAM ! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 

• (LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Comer TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 


QAK HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. EL VANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 


SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the comer of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 
Sole Agency for the celebrated 
CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also* *the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 1 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 


No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 


Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 


gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 



A. COFLIN & CO’S 


G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 
F street , between 0th and 10th streets. 


This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesup, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in College^.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 

Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 


TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickuess. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


^’Sp’Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that ho has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 121 to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


ARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


R RENT, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa- 
! chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Filth, south side. 


T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Bannovs, and Transparences 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


T OR THE LADIES. 

I S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, <fcc., Sec. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY & CO., 

0 Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9tli and 10th 
streets, Washington._ 

Wf M. R. RILEY Se BRO.. 

\ V Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

jp^gpOne Price, and that the Lowest. cjS) 


I W. COLLEY, 

'J. D 


Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

l^jp’All articles warranted t &prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blauk Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. Se O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, Sec. 

B lanchard & moiiun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. _ 

M CKNEW Se BELL, 

Successors to Murray Se Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

C AMU EL TILSTON, 

w Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four^and-a-hnlf street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

•SJ 90 .IP? j\r 

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INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, Sec., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a, Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Teuth and Eleventh 
streets. 

F R. FOLEY, 

• Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGT?EN, 

cJ Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished,* Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, See., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Ayenue, Washington, D‘. C. 


H. Se H. I. GREGORY, 

v. Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, See., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


H enry'bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandoliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, Sec. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

i; WHEELER Se SON, 

Ij, Dealers in General Hardware, Cl Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washingtdn, D. C. 


C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

A LEX7 R. SHEPHERinTBROST; 

Successors to J. W. Thompson Se Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large Btock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 


WEBB Se BEVERIDGE, 

Vt Late Chas. S. Fowler &. Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

IPspGoods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


I.) A. HILL Se CO., 

* lit Plumber Se Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


iCEATON HOUSE, 

U Washingtou^ity, D. C. John II. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


HARBOUR Se HAMILTON, 

II Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Se Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARK, 

f j • Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton,. D. C. 


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W. BURCHELL, 

• Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&.C., corner Fourteenth and F Streets, Washington, D. C. 


rAP SEVENTH STREET. rAf 

<JU0 S. Heilbrun Se Bro., Boots and Shoes of tj'JO 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 


W M. G. METZEROTT Se CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Se Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhaugings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, <fcc. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 


T A. MEINERS, 

JU* Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. .367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


T7LANNERY BROTHERS. 

r Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

• Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
jt^^Prices on the decline. 


W ALL, STEPHENS Se CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

U Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
Sec., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

flEORGE W. COCHRAN * CO., 
vJ Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
Sec., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


n C. WILLARD’S 

\J i Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 


Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 

Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. • 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


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ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or faucy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured lor a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER <fc BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 


1 EWIS JOHNSON Se CO., 

JLi Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and 9old. 

HANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
JJ Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 


P J. STEER, 

. Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn- 
sjdvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, “ 

• Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal. 


R EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications aud Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late anJExaminer in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

S TEVENS’, HATTERS, 

And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


I MRE INSURANCE, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building ; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

HALLET KlLliOURN. J. M. LATTA. 

T7ILB0URN & LATTA, 

1Y Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy aud sell aud exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

^hTT BEST SODA WATER, 

I With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT Se SON 

eJ i Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use. with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E; on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF & BEHREND, 

\J Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, Sec., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between II and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, Sec., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 





































































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£ 1) e Orphans’ 31 fc u a c a t e. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


-gRYANT, STRATTON, CHURQH & CO'S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
-Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. .WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
<£ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 

H KOPPEL, 

. Civil and Military TAILOR, comer 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

JOHN R. EL VANS & CO., 

J Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

jrlLBURN S SODA WATER, 

Jil from their hew non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif 
teenih street. 

T HE JULIHN MAGIC SODA WATER, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowJ 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


AXIEL WALDRON. M. D., 

HOMOEOPATH 1C PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F sir et below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. m. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


■gRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

YL K. WALSH & CO., 

Auctioneers aud Commission Merchants,285Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments! Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

r REDERICK HUGLE, 

Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market. Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


T HE VERY LATEST NOVELTY! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew it Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 

C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 3-17 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,a!ways, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, gnd everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


| NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

I Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 
ft-p-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci- 
| mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

IJIHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCES BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in itq purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
| celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

4t Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
> book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
i the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY r N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 

i jyjUNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

I and for procuring European Patents. 

I No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row. New York; southeast corner F 
I! and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ij ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

rpHE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

1 ■ — * 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 


P HOENIX 
PAN V. 

Office, corner of D and 


MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM- 
Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 

Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER. General Agent. 


DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

* BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 


Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
; country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 

H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
• satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
j strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
, description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9tli and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum. the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th . . . $18.000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10,000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N.. 8,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5 ,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lota, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete.. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring- » . 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway's). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6,000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each ... 20, 000 

50* Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6,000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Wat ebbs, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Riugs. $100 to $200 each. 7,500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1 ,5< M» 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets. $75 each. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1,250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, <fcc., $5 to $10 

each.... 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10,000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlerv, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each... .*!.......... 59,000 

Total. 250,000 

The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
aud at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing TDirectors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger. William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. Hutchlsson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters* 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
6tamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.: Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCailam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence. M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington. D. C*.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly. M. C., Tenn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C.^ 
111. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard M>%rs, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.*; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson. M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel,M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 

















































































“With Malice towards None ; with Cliarity for All.” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, ID. C., JUNE 31, 1866. No. 10 


For the Orphans’ Advocate. | 

THE PATRIOT. 

BY A SOLDIER. 

Tile patriot lovetli his cottage home 
On the flow’ry, verdant lea; 

He lovetli, wherever his feet may roam, 

•To tread the glad soil of the free. 

The patriot lovetli his chosen wife, 

And his liright-eyed children fair; 

For them he is ready to peril his life 
To save them from sorrow or care. 

• 

The patriot loveth the sacred place 
Where the dust of his fathers lie, 

Where the angel mother’s form of grace 
Bends down from her home on high. 

But more than his own dear nativo cot 
On tile flow’ry, verdant lea, 

He loveth the banner no stain shall blot, 

The star-gemmed flag of the free. 

And more than his dove-eyed, gentle wife, 
Or fair-haired children dear. 

He loveth his country belter than life, 

And his brave heart knows no fear. 

He’ll bid farewell to the mossy grave, 

He’ll dash the bright tears from his eyes, 

For the angel mother’s white arniB wave 
From her home in tile azure skies. 

Oil, the patriot loveth his native land, 

Her honor he e’er will defend; * 

Should he fall in the martyred hero’s band, 
His name with his country’s shall blend. 

His children iie leaves to his country’s care, 
The dear ones he never will see; 

To the land tiiat he loved those orphans fair 
Her holiest trust shall be. 

Executive Mansion, June 18 , 1866 . 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE SOLDIER ON TH E RAPPAHANNOCK. 

BY D. DEZ. 

Oh, don't talk to me of your modern fashions; 

Green grass is my carpet, my house is a tent. 

The best of salt pork and hard tack’s my rations, 

I don’t pay your taxes nor owe any rent. 

A cracker-box makes a most beautiful table 
To stretch my legs under and drink to my girl, 

Where 1 sit, proud as funch, or the prince in the fable, 
That ate off gold, silver, and mother-of-pearl. 

To exercise three times a week 1 manoeuvre, 

To the exquisite music of rub-a-dub-dub. 

As loft’ly as Johnny Crapeau on the Louvre, 

Or Augustus Fitznoodle in front of the club. ^ 

At the back of my tent is an elegant arbor, 

Where I sleep when I’in drowsy, and drink when I’m 
dry; 

I lie, just as snug as a slilpin a harbor, 

On tile broad oi my back, looking up at the sky. 

And when 1 turn in, I don’t envy a duchess, 

For though down is her bed, faith I haven’t a doubt, 

On a dozen pine poles and four rickety crotches, 

I sleep like a top while she’s tossing about. 


An old lady, hearing somebody say the mails 
were irregular, said: “ It was just so in my 
young days—no trusting any of ’em. 


Handsome Response of Secretary McCulloch. 

Treasury Department, June 20, 1866. 

Dear Madam: I have the honor to acknowl¬ 
edge the receipt of ten copies of the “Orphans’ 
Appeal,” by an Indiana lady, for which I enclose 
my check on the First National Bank for ten dol¬ 
lars. 

Hoping and expecting that the Fair will be a 
success, and that a large fund will be thereby 
obtained for the relief of the orphans of soldiers 
and sailors, whose claims for aid come home to 
the hearts of all loyal and humane men, 

I am, very truly, yours, 

HUGH M’CULLOCH. 

Mrs. Kearon, Independent Table, 

Soldiers’and Sailors’Fair. 

[Mrs. Kearon has received a like acknowledge¬ 
ment from Speaker Colfax.] 


DONATIONS. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, for the ladies of the New 
York Table, gratefully acknowledges the receipt 
of an elegant rustic stand, with gold fish, globe, 
&c., from Miss Emma Gronche. 

From Devlin & Co., New Y-ork, an elegant 
dressing-gown and boy’s suit of clothes. 

From the ladies of Batavia, N. Y., $14.55. 

Donations received at Vermont Table : 

From Miss Cox, Livingston Manor, New 
York, a box valued at $26 85. 

From Miss M. Smith and other ladies in Dur¬ 
ham, New Hampshire, a small box of tasteful 
fancy articles. 

From a friend in Vermont, a book, “Snow¬ 
flakes.” 

From Miss Cox, two worsted hoods and lift ia- 
rubber chain. 

Box from Reading, Vermont. 

From Saxton’s River Village, Vermont, a val¬ 
uable box, containing a moss ' cross, cone bas¬ 
kets, &c., beside a great variety of useful and 
fancy articles. 

From ladies in Fitchville, Vermont, a box con' 
taining, beside useful articles, some beautiful 
cone baskets and elegant bead work. 

From Mrs. Lull, Annapolis, knitted baby 
shirts. 

From Mrs. David Smiley, handsome crotcheted 
tidy. 

From Mrs. Francis, Burlington, Vermont, a 
beautifully wrought worsted cover for sofa 
cushion. 

From Judge Poland, a box of envelopes. 

From Mrs. Holmes, Washingion, D. C., a 
loaf of cake. 

To Massachusetts Table : 

From W. B. Butts, lot of wallets, penknives, 
thimbles, &c. 

The ladies of the Independent Tables acknow¬ 
ledge the donation of 9 handsome edition of 
Shakspeare, three volumes, from Captain Wil¬ 
liam Nally of this city. 


The ladies at the Maine Table wish to express 
their thanks to Mr. Coflin and Mr. White for 
their donations of very nice ice creatn. 

The ladies presiding at the Floral Temple de¬ 
sire to make acknowledgment of their indebted¬ 
ness to Madam Montholon for her contribution 
of beautiful flowers, which by their ready sale 
brought considerable revenue to the Fair, and 
while they lasted made the Temple additionally 
attractive. 


FAIR GOSSIP. 

“ The day after the Fair” might be a more 
appropriate heading for our jottings, since they 
reach the office always a little late. 

The absence.of the head of our Table devolves 
more responsibility upon us at present, and limits 
our knowledge of the general attractions of the 
Fair. 

At our own Table the display is less attractive 
than heretofore, but we are in anticipation of 
“ new supplies” to which we shall invite early 
patronage. 

In this connection we would acknowledge the 
donation from Mr. Ashton White, of this city, 
to which we call the attention of relic gatherers. 
We hope Mr. White will visit ourtable and give 
us some idea of value in this case, for while we 
do not wish to sacrifice, we would not care to 
have the article left on our hands—or feet. 

The Table acknowledges a handsomely carved 
cigar box, received through Miss Woodbury, 
from a gentleman in the navy. It is made of 
bamboo stalk and was carved by a coolie in 
Demarara. It is for sale or raffle. 

Our thanks to Hon. E. H. Rollins, of New 
Hampshire, for a contribution forwarded, but not 
received at the date of our writing. Shall hope 
to see him at our table, and other of our New 
Hampshire friends. 

The Clay medal is being voted for, and at pres¬ 
ent Senator Doolittle is in advance. Come and 
vote. Radicals and anti-radicals are invited. 

Hastily, W. W. 


Changing Shoes. 

A few days back, an Irish laborer went to buy 
a pair of shoes, and at the same time asked the 
shoemaker if he could tell him what would pre¬ 
vent them going down-on the sides? The shoe¬ 
maker said the only way to prevent it was to 
change them every morning. 

Pat left the shop after purchasing a pair, and 
the following morning returned, asked for a pair 
of shoes, tried them on and, leaving those he 
bought the day before, was proceeding out of the 
shop without further notice, when the shoemaker 
called to him to know what he was doing, telling 
him at the same time that he had forgotton to pay 
for the shoes he had just bought. 

“ And is it what am I doing, you ask ? Am I 
not doing what you told me yesterday, changing 
my shoes every morning?” 






























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& I) c 0 r p l) ci it s ’ ft u o c a t c 


For the Orphans' Advocate.] 

Pence and Charity. 

The tempest rage of war is done; and of 
The storm that lately swept the land with hail 
And mingled flame, more dread with demon cries, 
Naught now remains but here and there a cloud 
To fret the edge of universal peace. 

The Cynosure of nations—Flag that erst, 
When cannon’s hollow roar rent all the air 
And bade the hills on firm foundations quake, 
Led patriot soldiers with unfaltering trend 
Into the flameful blast of death, and wroth 
Embrace, now floats in swelling lines of grace 
Above a scene of gladness, kindness, love. 

Beneath the streamed and star decked cope, 
whose each 

Bright constellation fills its fated sum 
To mark the nation’s crescent glory, born 
The youngest of the ages, richest fruit 
Of time, see now the careless, variedShrong, 
Like shining bubbles from life’s river on 
An eddy whirling, radiant with the hues 
Of joy, while each reflects the others glow. 

In wildering maze, now fast now slow, they beat 
The enticing strand, eager to bear away 
The precious waves that pebble o’er its marge; 
Or, offshore drawn by changing tide, they cross 
And mingle every way around the isles 
That midway lie, while o’er the murm’ringflood 
Entrancing music floats itscadenced wave 
Of melody, like soft winds o’er a field 
Of nodding flowers. 

With purpose varied as 

Their lives they throng the portal; young and old, 
The beautiful, the rude, the wise, the all 
Unlearned; from boudoir, parlor, counting-room, 
Or club; from legislative halls, and where 
They hold the helm and guide the State, or where 
The artizan with sturdy blows doth lay 
The base of all her pride. With each, unseen, 
His tyrant shadow walks, the hope, the fear, 

Or cross of life, no matter how the eye 
May beam, or cheek may wreath itself in smiles. 
Perchance they little reck the end they serve, 
But still sweet, tender, Ruth of Orphanage 
From myriad springs her tribute flood draws in 
To pour it forth again in ordered streams, 

Far as the thirsty soil is found. And see! 

In thousand far off vales the widows’ husk 
Dry heart shall live again. The dusty paths 
Of mammon shall grow fresh as verdant turf: 
Beneath its magic touch the hills and vales 
Of human life shall bear the noblest plants 
Of praise: the Path of Empire shall spring up 
With States more firmly bound within the zone 
Of Freedom and Equality. 

Flow in, 

Oh heavenly charity! Flow out for aye! 

So shall thy intermingling streams close bind 
And bless America, our dear, thrice dear, 

United Fatherland! 

Wm. A. Melot. 

June 19, I860. 


-Different sounds travel with different de¬ 
grees of velocity. A call to dinner will run over 
a ten-acre field in a minute and a half, while a 
summons to work will take from five to ten min¬ 
utes. 

The law of God, not the conscience of man, is 
the rule of duty. 


A Lady on Masculine Costume. 

Much has been said and written in condemna¬ 
tion of the various ridiculous and immodest 
freaks of dress that fashionable ladies have been 
guilty of, the tilling hoop being the last theme. 
These protests are without reason, so far as that 
abomination is concerned, though of little prac¬ 
tical application,as respectable ladies do not wear 
them. But a lady correspondent of tlje Hudson 
Register reminds us that the people who live in 
glass houses should not throw stones. She very 
properly points to tight pantaloons and skirlless 
coats as fashions unbecoming, ridiculous, and 
hardly less objectionable than the tilting hoops 
themselves. After assenting to the universal 
condemnation of the latter, she says: 

But, in the meantime, 1 think the gentlemen 
have forgotten, in their zeal to promote grace and 
modesty among ladies, that they themselves do 
not always dress either gracefully, becomingly, 
or modestly—I write it advisedly—the present 
fashions for gentlemen are unbecoming, ungrace¬ 
ful and immodest. Are Byron collars and the 
very economical cravat, known as “ sailors’tie,” 
becoming? Are tight, straight pantaloons grace¬ 
ful? Is a roundabout a modest garment fora 
grown man? I doubt if Byron looked well with 
his neck encircled by one of those articles so 
irresistably remindful now-a-days of negro min¬ 
strels; but, allowing that he did, gentlemen are 
not all Lord Byrons. 

However, we may hope that the good sense of 
the present generation of young men will nip in 
the bud this inappropriate fashion. They have 
displayed much of discrimination and taste con¬ 
cerning ladies’ apparel—let us hope they will 
apply the same to their own. 

The light pantaloons are already a prevailing 
fashion. ‘‘ Peg tops ” were graceful; moderately 
used, a gentleman was quite “ irresistable ” when 
they flourished, but there must be a change, and 
of course to the extreme. It would be impossi¬ 
ble to do justice to this subject of tight panta¬ 
loons, and therefore suggest to all young men 
who array themselves therein, to follow the ex¬ 
ample of Simon Toppertilt, and regard their 
nether extremities in the first convenient bit of 
looking-glass, and think, unless possessed of 
even more vanity than fell to his share, they can 
scarcely behold themselves with his complacency. 

As to the present ridiculous short coats, 1 can 
only say that they present to a person at all bel¬ 
ligerent, a temptation scarcely to be overlooked. 

Do you say, I should not think of such things? 
Ah! gentlemen, you have talked too plainly of 
false calves and the like, to be squeamish regard¬ 
ing yourselves. We cannot but lament that there 
an* styles of dress considered respectable for 
either sex which allow such plain dealing; but 
let us hope that the day is not far distant when 
ladies will dress as ladies should, and gentlemen 
will wear gentlemen’s coats. 


Loyal Women. —When our prisoners, after 
Lee’s retreat from Gettysburg, were being taken 
to Richmond, between files of rebel soldiers, as 
they passed, hungry and faint, through Mar- 
tinsbuig, loyal women came out and endeavored 
to pass food to the federals through the rebel 
ranks. They were repulsed by the guard ; but, 
determined not to be baffled, they armed them¬ 
selves with loaves and pies.ajid with these amia¬ 
ble weapons shelled the prisoners, over the heads 
of the guard, and in spite of their most vigilant 
efforts to prevent it. 


Now that the strawberry season is at hand, it 
might be useful to know that in Sicily it is the 
custom to crush the strawberries with white 
powdered sugar, and to squeeze the juice of an 
orange or two over them. This makes a most 
fragrant and agreeable compound, superior to 
strawberries and cream. 


-Daniel Webster was once asked by a young 

j law student if there was any room in the legal 
profession for young Snen. ‘‘There is always 
J room in the upper story of any profession for 
: those who can reach it,” was the reply. 


Miss Hosraer, the Artist. 

The St. Louis Dispatch gives the following ac¬ 
count of a remarkable career : 

“ When we first knew Miss Hosmer she was 
bu.a child, who, having an indulgent father and 
no mother, was allowed to roam about the fields 
like a young fawn, almost unrestrained by pa¬ 
rental authority. She was at that time an only 
child,and was thejightand life of a doting father, 
who loved her more than life itself, and who, 
having but little time to care for and instruct her, 
allowed her to shape her own course. Out-door 
sports were her especial favorites,such as riding, 
walking, fishing, shooting, swimming, and chas¬ 
ing butterflies. She had a room in the old man¬ 
sion house, that was situated on the banks of the 
Charles river, in .Watertown, Mass., thatwas set 
apart as her musuem, and the first portion of the 
collection she made was of butterflies, bugs, flies, 
and every manner of insect that she cqultl pro¬ 
cure. These all were stuck fast to the wall by 
large pins, until the walls of the room were cov¬ 
ered with insects and bugs. 

Her next effort was moulding in clay, first of 
her own hands and feet; afterward she attempted 
to form the eye, and after making collections of 
feet, hands, and arms,^he commenced to form a 
heud and bust, and after having made one that 
partially satisfied her, procured a block of Egyp¬ 
tian marble from a neighboring gravestone- 
worker, employed him to do the first chiselings, 
he striking where her finger pointed, until she 
took charge of it herself, and after several months’ 
labor, succeeded in bringing out a very acceptable 
bust. 

This was the first step toward the $15,000 a 
year income. Miss Hosmer was always noted for 
her skill in horseback riding, shooting, and swim¬ 
ming, and many a boy has been obliged to ac- 
knowled her ability as a swim-mer, and many a 
time has she borne off (he palm in a race with a 
dozen boys in Charles river. Miss Hosmer at 
one time attended school at the female seminary 
at Lenox, Mass., and there was the companion 
of Fanny Kemble Butler, whose name and fame 
are world wide. She was always more at home 
in the company of boys than girls, owing to her 
taste fo^ouldoor sports. Many a prank has she 
played upon her unsuspecting neighbors; at one 
time, dressing in male attire, going to the city on 
the cars, and uncoupling the train on a down 
grade, leaving one car far behind the train, much 
to the annoyance of its occupants.” 

Arabian liauglrii.g Plant. 

In Palgrave’s ‘‘Central and Eastern Arabia,” 
some particulars are given in regard to a curious 
narcotic plant. Its seeds, in which the active 
principle seems chiefly to reside, when pounded 
and administered in a small (lose, produce effects 
much like those ascribed to Sir Humphrey Da¬ 
vy’s laughing gas; the patient dances, sings and 
performs a thousand extravaganzas, till after an 
hour of great excitement to himself, and amuse¬ 
ment to the bystanders, he falls asleep, and on 
awakening has lost all memory of what he said 
or did while under the influence of the drug. 

To pul a pinch of this powder into the coffee 
of some unsuspecting individual is not an un¬ 
common joke, nor is it said that it was ever fol¬ 
lowed by serious consequences, though au over 
quantity might, perhaps, he dangerous. The 
author tried it on two individuals, but in propor¬ 
tions, if not absolutely homeopathic, still suffi¬ 
ciently minute to keep on the safe side, and wit- 
j nessed its operation, laughable enough, but very 
ll^inless. The plant that bears these berries 
hardly attains in Kasseem the height of six inches 
above the ground, but in Oman were seen bushes 
of it three or four feet jn growth, and wide 
spreading. 

The stems are woody and of a yellow tinge 
when barked; the leaf is of a dark green color 
and ^pinnated, with about twenty leaflets on 
i either side; the stalks are smooth and shining; 
I the flowers are yellow and grow in tufts; the an- 
| tilers are numerous, the fruit is a capsule stuffed 
with greenish padding, in which lie imbedded 
two or three black seeds, in size and shape much 
like French beans, their taste sweetish, but with 
a peculiar opiate flavor, the smell heavy and 
almost sickly. 























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Jfair jjimtarg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs. Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Mrs. D. C. Forney in charge—Fancy articles. 
Under Mrs. J. K.'Morehead, Miss Sutton, and 
Miss Mattie B. Beach. Confectionery and re¬ 
freshments—Mrs. A. M. Clark and Mrs. J. Mac- 
farland. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigefeiw and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 


NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessfnger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (two tables.) 

Fancy articles in charge of Miss Todd and 
Miss Hall. Confectionery, Mrs. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE.. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell- 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

* representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “orphans’ ADVOCATE.” 

Miss Naylor in charge. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL EEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FISHING POND. 

Miss V. Morris. 


How History is Made. 

Passing many years since, from Threadneedle 
street, in this city, to take the omnibus at the 
corner of Bishopgate street, my attention was 
arrested by a considerable crowd. I naturally 
inquired the cause of the assemblage, and was 
informed that a reckless cab-driver bad inhu¬ 
manly driven over a woman, who was seriously, 
if not fatally, injured; a second bystander there¬ 
upon interposed the remark that the man had net 
acted recklessly, hut was driving carefully when 
the woman was run over; no sootier had he 
spoken than bystander number three asserted 
that he had seen the woman rush across the 
street under the very feet of the horse, that the 
man had not driven over her at all, but that he 
had, by his tact and admirable management of 
his horse, been instrumental in saving her life. 
Entering the conveyance by which I was about 
to travel, 1 narrated the conflicting statements to 
which I had just listened, when a gentleman of 
venerable appearance remarked., with the calm 
confidence which betokens a settled conviction, 
“Such, young man, is the material of which 
history is composed.” 

This incident originated much thought at the 
time, but many years elapsed before reading, 
reflection and experience of passing events com¬ 
pelled me to adopt as my creed the remark 1 had 
listened to,and compels me to record my matured 
conviction that history, as it has been hitherto 
written, is generally little better than the conflict¬ 
ing testimony of niisiaken or careless witnesses, 
the blundering compilation of half-informed wri¬ 
ters, or the distorted caricature of prejudiced par¬ 
tisans. But will history ever continue untrue, 
unjust, and unreliable? 1 think not. 1 have faith 
in truth,and its ultimate triumph i^t every depart¬ 
ment. I believe in what has been termed “1'he 
Resurrection of Reputations ’’even in this world. 
Time,circumstancrsand Providence work slowly 
but surely, and often wondrously, towards this 
end. As, in.the case of the accident alluded to, 
the original evidence was conflicting and irrecon¬ 
cilable, yet doubtless judicial sifting and cross- 
examination elicited ultimately the true facts, 
separated them from hearsay statements, and 
apportioned fairly the measure of merit or of 
blame, so in respect of the world’s history a pro¬ 
cess of reconstruction is going forward, based, in 
many cases, upon original and unquestioned 
documents, wonderfully and often unintention¬ 
ally spared to give their unimpeachable testimony 
In the new historic court of appeal .—Benjamin 
Scott, Chamberlain of London. 


“ I am glad this coffee don’t owe me anything,” 
said a boarder to his landlady, one morning at 
breakfast. “ Why ?” was the response. “ Be¬ 
cause I tloti’t believe it would ever tfuttlei” 


Hit an& puntor. 


“Neque semper teudit arcum Apollo. 

“Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides.” 


Them Good Old Dnze. 

AS LONGED FOR BT JOSH BILLINGS. 

How i dew long (once in a whyle) for them 
good old dnze. 

Them daze when the sun didn’t rise before 
breakfast. 

Them daze when thare was more fun in 30 
cents than there is now in 7 dollars and a half. 

Then daze when a man married 145 pounds of 
a woman, and less than 9 pounds (awl told) ov 
anything else. 

Hnw i dew long for them good old daze when 
edtikasluin konsisted in what a man did well. 

Them daze when pollyticks was the exception, 
and honesty the rule. 

How i dew long for them good old daze when 
lap dorks aud wet nusses wan’t known, and 
when brown bred and baked goose made a good 
dinner. 

Them daze when a man who wan’t bizzy was 
watched, and when wimmen spun only that 
kind of yarn that was good for the darnin ov 
storkins. 

How i dew long for them good old daze when 
now and then a gal baby wuz called Jerusha, 
and a boy wan’t spike if lie was named Jerry- 
inier. 

And ye who hev tried the fethers and fuss ov 
life, who hev had the codfish of wellh without 
sense stuck under yure noze, cum beneath this 
tree, and long for an hour with me for them good 
old daze when men were ashamed tew be fools, 
and wunruen were afrade to be flirts. 

N. B—Tim used to maik a milk punch in them 
daze too that wuz very handy to take. 


-Old Rowe kept a hotel, where he used to 

say one can get anything that was ever made to 
eat. One day in enme a Yankee, who asked old 
Rowe what he could give him fer dinner. “Any¬ 
thing sir, from a pickled elephant to a canary 
bird’s tongue.” “ Wall,” said the Yankee, eye¬ 
ing Rowe, “ I guess 1 ’ll take a piece of elephant.” 
“ Wi 11, we’ve got ’em all ready right here in the 
house; but you’ll have to take a whole un, ’cause 
we never cut ’em.” The Yankee thought he 
would tuke some cod-fish and potatoes. 

-There is something exquisite in our coun¬ 
tryman’s reply to the European traveller, when 
he asked him whether he Imd just come across 
the Alps; “ Wal, now you call my attention to 
the fact, 1 guess I did pass risin ground.” 

-There is a man in Pennsylvania who is so 

forgetful of countenances that his wife is obliged 
to keep a wafer stuck to the end of her nose in 
order that he may distinguish her from other 
ladies. Even then he occasionally makes a mis¬ 
take. 

-“Sweet is the disposition of the people in 

a smoking-car,” said the funny man of the Bos¬ 
ton Pxst, who was on the New Haven train re¬ 
cently, “for they have a pipe a piece—Indian 
fashion.” 

-'The best defence of lying that was ever 

read, is the remark of Charles Lamb, related by 
Leigh Hunt, that “ truth was precious and not 
to he wasted on everybody.” 

_When Voltaire was told that a friend of 

his was studying to become a physician, he ex¬ 
claimed: “ Why will he be so mad? He will 
have to thrust drugs of which he knows but little, 
into a body of which he knows less.” 

_A cruel wag turned a baldheaded friend 

into an enemy by advising him to have his head 
frescoed. 

-The Irish people ride so much in cars that 

Ireland might be bulled the carnatioiu 























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&1)C © r p I) a n s ’ SUnjocate. 


®j[e ©rpljans’ ^(rotate. 

For tlie Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should he 
addressed "To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate,” 
at the Fair Building, comer of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR COJWRIBITORS. 


The' following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant, 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton MeMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

VV. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Frances De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Soutbworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schnyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 


Mrs. Lippincott, (Grace Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 


Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 


Will A. Short, 
Lawrence Wilson, 

W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 

J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 

Maj. 


Secretary. 

O. G. Firmin, 

B. P' Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
J. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 
. A. Hall. 


I. O. O. F. 

The members of METROPOLIS LODGE, No. 16, are 
requested to assemble at their Hall on FRIDAY Evening 
next, at 8 o’clock p. m., to visit the NATIONAL FAIR, 
by invitation of its managers. Members of Sister Lodges 
are invited to join with us. A good brass band will lead 
the procession. By order: 

WM. A. YATES, Secretary. 


Will our brother edit ors throughout the 
country who desire the “Advocate” please 
notify us? 


DEATH OF GENERAL CASS. 

Another of our patriot heroes has ful¬ 
filled the measure of his days, and been 
gathered to his fathers. Gen. Lewis Cass 
died at four o’clock on the morning of the 
17th instant, the anniversary of the battle 
of Bunker Hill, in the eighty-fourth year 
of his age. 

He wasborn at Exeter, New Hampshire, 
on the 9th of October, 1782, while our now 
giant nation was struggling into existence, 
and in his own life-time witnessed and par¬ 
ticipated in that extraordinary national de¬ 
velopment which has made us the wonder 
and admiration of the world. 

His father, Jonathan Cass, when only 
nineteen, immediately after the battle of 
Lexington, took his place among the patriots 
of the Revolution, and never laid down his 
arms until he saw the independence of the 
Union acknowledged by the nations of the 
earth. He entered the service as a private, 
served throughout the war, and continued 
in the army till 1800, when he resigned 
the commission of major, which he had won 
by faithful service. 

Lewis had then begun his own eventful 
career by teaching school, but accompanied 
his father to Ohio, and began the pratice 
of law in 1802. In 1806, he married Eliza¬ 
beth Spencer. In the same year, as a mem¬ 
ber of the Ohio legislature', he distinguished 
himself by his efforts to thwart the Burr 
treason, and was appointed by President 
Jefferson marshal of Ohio. 

When the war of 1812 began, Ohio or¬ 
ganized three regiments of volunteers, and 
Mr. Cass was chosen Colonel of the third 
regiment. These volunteers under Colonel 
Miller, marching more than two hundred 
miles through a swampy country, to De¬ 
troit, entered Canada with General Hull, 
whose disgraceful retreat and surrender 
induced Colonel Cass to break his sword 
and throw it away, rather than yieid it to 
the enemies of his country. His regiment 
was paroled, and he proceeded to Washington 
to vindicate himself and men from responsi¬ 
bility for the disgraceful conduct of Gen. 
Hull. 

In 1813, he was commissioned as Colonel 
in the regular army, and soon after pro¬ 
moted to brigadier general. He participa¬ 
ted with General Harrison in the pursuit of 
Proctor and the victory of the Thames. He 
was appointed to command at Detroit, and 
made Governor of the Territory. In 1815, 
he removed his family to Detroit, which 
has ever since been his home. The country 
is much indebted to his energy and enter- 
I prise for the rapid development of the re- 
| sources of the great west. 

In 1831, Gen. Jackson made him Sec- 
' rcctary of War. and in 1836 sent him to 


France as our ambassador. While at Paris, 
England, under pretence, of desiring to 
! suppress the slave trade, sought to obtain 
{ an acknowledgment of her lordship of the 
seas, and claimed the right to visit and 
seach the vessels of all other nations to 
investigate the legitimacy of their flag; For 
j this purpose the celebrated quintuple treaty 
was framed, whichGen. Cass so vigorously 
protested against and exposed, urging our 
Government to prepare for war, and resist 
it by force. Lord Brougham was so exasper- * 
ated by his opposition, that he attempted 
to stigmatize him as “the impersonation of 
mob hostility to Great Britain.” 

In 1845, Gen. Cass was elected to the 
United States Senate, and resigned in 1848, 
having been nominated for the Presidency. 
General Taylor was elected, however, and 
Cass was returned to the Senate in 1849, 
where he remained till 1856; his State 
then refusing to re-elect him because of his 
support of the Kansas-Nebraska bill. Bu¬ 
chanan then made him Secretary of State, 
which position he indignantly resigned ip 
December, 1860, on the President’s refusal 
to adopt the necessary measures for sup¬ 
pressing the Southern rebellion. General 
Cass insisted that a military forte should 
be immediately sent to Charleston harbor ; 
Buchanan hesitated and refused. It is 
easy to appreciate now that had Gen. Cass 
occupied the place of President, the rebel¬ 
lion would have been nipped in the bud, 
aud the country saved from those sad scenes 
of devastation and strife which have fol¬ 
lowed. 

General Cass returned to Detroit, and up 
to the hour of his death, maintained the 
cause of the Union, and denounced the at-, 
tempt to destroy it. In a speech at Detroit, 
he said : 

“There is but one path for every ttue man to 
travel, and that is broad and plain. It will con¬ 
duct us, not indeed without trials and sufferings, 
to peave and the restoration of the Union. He 
who is not for his country is against her. There 
ts no neutral position to be occupied. It is the duty 
of alt zealously to support the Government in its 
efforts to bring this unhappy civil war to a speedy 
and satisfactory conclusion by the restoration in 
its integrity of that ereat charter of freedom be¬ 
queathed to us by Washington and his compat¬ 
riots. His ashes, I humbly trust, will ever con¬ 
tinue to repose in the lovely tomb at Mount Ver¬ 
non and in the United States of America, which 
he loved so well and did so much to found and 
build up. Manifest your regard for his memory 
by following, each with the compass of his power, 
his noble example, and restore his work as he 
left it, by devoting heart, mind, and deed to the 
cause.” 

He lived to see the rebellion ground to 
powder. The flag be loved so well still 
proudly floats over an undivided country, 
and droops only to pay a dignified tribute 
of respect to the memory of departed he¬ 
roes who, like him, have devoted their lives 
to the maintenance of its dignity and honor. 


























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ICHABOO IIEAKD FROM. 

Washington, June 19. 

Mistur Editur: In lulling thru ure valuble 
jurnal uv last nite, ure man uv “ the tower uv 
the fare”asks, whear is Ichabod? Now zur here 
he is. is ther anything wanted? if so, sa so. I 
think the wit of the last Rticle is fur fetched, but 
if ure man don’tgit his dander riz, I won’t nuther. 
when 1 writ my 1st rticle to u I thort u wuld 
tak it all rite, but if u R going to git mad let a 
feller no it and he’ll tak care tu keap out uv ure- 
way. to show how I feel in the matter 1 send 
sunuhing tu help ure ardus dutys. 

„ures truly, Ichabod. 

N. B—Say, old Fell., u don’t no Ich. he didn’t 
put the letter in. 

We’ll keep an eye on “Ich.” He don’t 
understand Dutch jokes, but we like his 
Irish one. Hope he won’t get into a 
“towering rage” again, but any “Fair 
shot ” of his will be acknowledged when 
it hits. 

PRIZES DRAWN. 

The drawing of another of those mysterious 
prizes for which the Michigan Tuble has become 
famous took place this evening. No. 12 was the 
lucky number, and the holder will confer a favor 
by calling for the “ sealed package.” 

Prizes drawn at Massachusetts Table, Wed¬ 
nesday, June 20: 

A silver cake basket, by J. D. Proctor, who is 
requested to call and receive it. 

A case of silver nut picks, by Miss A. W. 
Storey. 

The “Guess Cake ” was won by Mr. D. M. 
Tilton, Capitol—Weight, 9 lbs. 14 oz. 

At the District of Columbia Table, last even¬ 
ing, Mr. R. Cohen drew the piece of prize cake 
containing the gold ring. 

WANDERINGS. 

Entering the Fair room, just as the excellent 
band of the 5th cavalry is commencing a spirited 
march, we pause to admire the throng of prom- 
enaders who walk with measured step to the 
rhythm of the music. At no time is the Fair 
more attractive to the spectator than when, in 
pairs and trios, the visitors are marching up and 
down the wide aisles on either side of the build¬ 


stituents. Here come a young couple, evidently 
recently married, the young wife leaning happily 
and trustfully on the arm of the proud arid con¬ 
fident bridegroom. Now two soldiers in the 
Union blue—one wears an empty sleeve—walk 
slowly and martially by us. Following the sol¬ 
diers is a rather elderly gentleman, who, unlike 
most of his sex, pays little or no attention to the 
ladies, and is perfectly oblivious to the bewitch¬ 
ing smiles which are their only weapons against 
him. Probably he is an old bachelor, and so we 
dismiss him. Next in order, two little girls— 
probably they have strayed from their parent’s 
care—gaze wistfully and wonderingly upon the 
decorated tables, and the many articles for sale 
or raffle thereon—dear little ones, they know that 
all the grandeur and wealth here displayed are 
for the benefit of the orphans, but happily they 
do not know what it is to be such. 

Many drop from the moving ranks, and stop¬ 
ping at some favorite table, ask a few questions, 
and lay down a greenback, no matter with whose 
vignette it is embellished, and then take a new 
place in the surging crowd. 

The music has ceased for the present, and we 
obey the beckoning finger and inviting smile of 
our kind friend at the Independent Table. From 
her we get an inventory of the valuables in her 
care and that of her lady assistants, and if not 
tiring the patience of our readers, we will try to 
present for tfieir consideration the following : 

Chief in point of size is a pair of marble vases, 
beautiful in design and elegant in execution, 
which the ladies assure us cost $75 to import, 
and which will be raffled at the low price of one 
dollar per chance. There are nearly a hundred 
chances left, and there is still an opportunity for 
those desirous of obtaining the vases, to invest. 
We are sure the very graceful and beautiful lady 
who has the vases in her immediate charge will 
be pleased to receive as many subscriptions as 
possible. 

Here let us remark, en passant, that in addition 
to the large vases just spoken of there are three 
sets of smaller ones, very beautifully wrought, 
and two very delicately chiseled statuettes in ala¬ 
baster. 

A very unique article in its way is an album, 
containing photographs and autographs of all the 


appears in another column. We have tried it, 
and we know. 

The following ladies have been assiduous in 
their attention to our patrons at this table; Mrs. 
Johnson, Mrs. Crocker, the Misses Foulke, the 
Misses Plant, Mrs. Major Hall, Miss Pearl, 
(already alluded to in connection with the vases,) 
Miss Williams, the Misses Cohen, and Mrs. 
Carpenter. And now having spent a very pleas¬ 
ant evening and used more than our allotted space 
in the “Advocate,” we make our bow and retire, 
to renew our rambling notes to-morrow evening. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of voles, 
closed as follows : Howard, 338; Sherman, 312; 
Hancock, 68; Sheridan, 54; Bartlett, 46; Thom¬ 
as, 23; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 9. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows : Harris, 606; 
Doolittle, 646; Poland, 141; Trumbull, 123; 
Cowan, 19; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 30; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 10; 
scattering, 11. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest n’umber of votes, 
closed as follows: Whaley,82; G. C. Smith, 72; 
Morrill, 37 ; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; scatter¬ 
ing, 41. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Tablff, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 10; 
Charles Knap, 7; Cornelius Wendell, 11; Maj. 
Hall, 5; J. B. Hutchinson, 3. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 271; Grant, 75; Johnson, 42 ; Stanton, 
46; Chase,25; Colfax, 25; Radford, 19; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 28; scattering, 30. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


IJI1E TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

er HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 

Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 

JAMES G. PATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

tV. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


|HE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 


ing. The ladies as usual predominate, and the 
varied styles of beauty, heightened by the dif¬ 
fering and changing costumes, give brilliant effect 
to the scene before us. 

With hair done up in every style of tonsorial 
art, overhung with rolls and waterfalls and curls, 
or as we see in one instance, au naturel; with 
heads surmounted by hats of every conceivable 
shape, color, and material, or bonnets of minutest 
proportion and often bewitching in effect; with 
dresses various in pattern or opposite in shade; 
in short, gotten up in the most charming and de¬ 


lightful manner, the ladies give here an ac¬ 
knowledged challenge for the admiration of the 
sterner sex. And of the latter, poorfellows, many 


United States Senators. This is a most valuable 
gallery of portaits containing the counterfeitpre- 
sentmentand sign-manual of the nation’s greatest 
men, and we feel sure that its speedy withdrawal 
from the Table by some lucky one is a foregone 
conclusion. 

The set of silver next claims our attention, 
and right worthily too. Composed of six pieces, 
and salver, elegantly chased and massive, it well 
deserves the high encomium passed upon it last 
evening in our presence, as being the finest set of 
silver in the room. In addition there are the fol¬ 
lowing specimens of the silversmith’s art: cake 
basket, strawberry dish, ice pitcher, and syrup 
pitcher, all of first class finish and material. 


GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

Tills Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert¬ 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY St CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH St. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 


of them tread through the intricacies of the Fair, 
with a dull and weary step, and wearing a som¬ 
bre and almost vacant countenance, as if recol- 
IectionsKhat time may never efface, have brought 
before their eyes, in sad contrast with the Fair 
and itg^attractions, a year or more spent at An- 
dersonville. 

But the crowd moves on, and perhaps we can 
do no better than to describe some of its con- 


Our friends of the A. Y. M. will have here an 
opportunity-to invest a dollar in the Universal 
Masonic Library, 30 volumes, complete, which 
is being disposed of in chances. 

At t^is point we lay aside our pencil, and at 
the request of the ladies indulge in an im¬ 
mense plateful of ice cream, and while enjoying 
the grateful compound, suggest to the ladies a 
! recipe for the preparation of strawberries, which 


One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
mouths if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 
Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


S SAMSTAG, 

, Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh* street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


tjUCKEY & MARBURY, - - 

_D Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 

of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE Sc CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, Sc C , 

% 

And pay the highest prices for 
QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 
VOUCHERS. 

EIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 


H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke Sc Co.,) President 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AG&s’T OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department, 


Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
I^ONE MILLION DOLLARS.-^ 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 

Washington, March 29, 1865. 

j^ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 

• WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the former bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864. and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment wcurities, Coin, Currency. nntWExchange. 

Ji B HUTCHINSON, Ctahter. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

J^ROPHY Sc BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

AND 

BINDERS, . 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

r ^HE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. EARNER, Secretary. 

Q A K HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS Sc CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, op£ Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS Sc CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
^HAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc‘Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D. A 


COFLIN Sc CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


£r3p*Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
to inform the public that ho has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st, 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable torms. 
Tabte dc hnuto from 12* tu 0 OVfloekv 

P* DM RICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

• • 

J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutnal Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000, 000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450-, 000 00 ^ 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450,T)00 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 

Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON Sc CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

• »■■ ■ 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, See., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

+ 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street, 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency Jor the celebrated 

CHICKERING Sc SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK Sc CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD Sc CO. TIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano aud Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9 th and 10 th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the.rank’of a University 
aud incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have aud enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of treed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks..$15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter duriug which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S. J., President. 

Vf TAYLOR Sc CO., 

ill. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

JJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

F or rent, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER Sc MACNICUOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters a#d Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, anil 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


1 OR THE LADIES. 

i S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, *fcc., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. Wylie. 


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3 


WHEELER Se SON. 


DOG AN &■ WYLIE, 

j) Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves. Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 3*39 
Seventh str«*et, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) | 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

]OS. J. MAY Se CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign, and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th , 
streets, Washington. _ j 

IFM. R. RILEY & BRO.. 

YY Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures. No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

Price, and that the Lowest. 

W. COLLEY, 

Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

t^Ali articles warranted to prove as represented. 

TIT W. BURDETTE, 

Y V . Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw* Matting, Ladies’ Coats. &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K. Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &c. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and | 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany. No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


R FOLEY. 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware. Coa'-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts.. 
Washington. D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

fj Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurni>hing.Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware. Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators. Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &.c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

I? H. & H. I. GREGORY, 

Jv* Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. Se c.. No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


11ENRY BAYLEY Se CO., 

11 Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps. Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimne}^, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware. Castors. Knives and Forks, Spoons, See. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington. D. C. 


i ;• Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware. House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, Sec., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

I\ Successors to J. W. Thompson &Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south 8ide„near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and St* am Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB Se BEVERIDGE, 

YY Late Chas. S. Fowler Sc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery. Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of 1 lolnmbia. 

H A. HILL Se CO., 

• Plumber Se Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 
V-EATON HOUSE, 

t» Washington City. D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker/Chief Clerk, (formerly at National I 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail denier in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh und D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

\\J H. Se O. H. MORRISON, 

Y Y . Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne. Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publishers lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery. 

1)LANCHARD Se MOHUN, 

I> Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D.‘C. _ 

VI cKN’EW Se BELL, 

l'l Successors to Murray Se Semmes. Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No: 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 


AMUEL TILSTON, 

Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

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B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors. Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Se Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines. Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

T RUSSELL BARR, # 

n % Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Floor, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing- 
ton, D. C. _ • 

\T W. BURCHELL, 

i 11 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

SEVENTH STREET. CAd 

cRM) S. Heilbrun Se Bro., Boots and Shoes of 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT Se CO., 

Piano-forte Wan*rooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Se Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


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LANNERY BROTHERS, 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames. Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, 4ge. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

Jj Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and IC streets, Washington, D. C. 


Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth aud Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B h . stinemetz , 

• Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw aud Felt 
Hats iu great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, Sec. 
£T§p’PriceH ou the decline. 

TT7ALL, STEPHENS Se CO.. 

YY First-class Clothing for Men and Boys. No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
Sec., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, uuder Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

pEORGE W. COCHRAN Si CO., 

\ T Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars. 
&c., N"s. 276 aud 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 

C. WILLARD’S 

>% Ebbitt House, sernar of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. CL 


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JjENSlONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, Sec., lost in service, 
P« ize hioney, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


H 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any otber desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within tbe past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are sathfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

1 EWIS JOHNSON Se CO., 

L Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. T ime Bills bought aud sold. 

H ANKERS’, BROKERS’, *AND COMMERCIAL 

Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, nejv buildings near curner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully -solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

I) J. STEER, 

1 • Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 3iK) Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

T\T E. BROWN, 

YY 1 Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. aud Canal 

H EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
■ Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications aud Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late au Examiner*in tbe Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

OTEVENS’, HATTERS, ” 

Cj And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av.. Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

T7IRE INSURANCE. 

r Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, ‘$500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent ajid Notary Public. 


HaLLET KiLliOURN. 


J. M. Latta. 


17ILBOURN Se LATTA, 

1\ Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell aud exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

THE BEST SODA WATER, 

I With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. ~ J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLC'OTT & SON ^ 

U • Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables. 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. ^ 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’. Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots. Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTIIELF <fe BEHREND, 

IT Dealers in Fancy Goods. Hosiery. Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, &c., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 

Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON,'BROTHER &*CO., 

fJ Dealers in Fiue Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue. Wash¬ 
ington. 




























































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JJRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponent's to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner loth street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

J OHN R. EL VANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

M ILBUKN’S SODA YVATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fifi 
teeiith street. 

r ^JULIHN MAGIC SODA WATER, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


ANIEL WALDRON, M. D., 

, HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. in. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M K. WALSH &. CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

F REDERICK HUGLE, 

Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is bette,r 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan Is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the dejicacies of the season. Fine Liq 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

II. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

{fr^~No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


IJIHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


jyjUNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

• WASHINGTON, D. C. 


rjUIE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE. President. 
MOSES KELIA^ Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, x Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, . 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors,’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., \ 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
.10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


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100 
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10, 000 
10, 000 

49,453 


Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18. 000 

Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N.. 5,000 

Fine City Lota, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete.*. 4,000 

Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 3,000 

Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1, 500 

Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

Grand Melodeons, $200 each.'. 1, 000 

American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 
Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1,5'k> 

Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each-- 1,500 

Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25, OIK) 

Gold Peng, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each.. 14,000 

Books, Cutlery’, Engravings, &c., $1 to 
$10 each.1. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 

The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre,.where three thousand persons cau witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for gale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, iu the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit ojf the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their.kiud support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors .— Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ aud Sailors’ Union. COL. Chas. E. CaPEHART, 
Major M. H. Albergkr, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer .—J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of tbe Metropolis. - 

All persons favorably deposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
\V r is.; Gen. John II. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry* M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Warrington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly. M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V* 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
111. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C. f N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C. t Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel.M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 














































































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“ With Malice towards None; with Charity tor All*” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 23, 1866. No. 11 


For the Orphans’ Advocate. | 

“CALIBRE FIFTY-FOUR,” 

OR, 

THE WOUNDED DRUMMER-BOY. 

BY GENERAL W. H. HAYWARD, OF BALTIMORE, MD. 

[When the assault at Vicksburg was at its height, on 
the 19th of May, 18G3, and Sherman was in front, near 
the road which formed his line of attack, a little drum¬ 
mer-boy came up to him, wounded and bleeding, with a 
good, healthy boy’s cry, “General Sherman, send some 
cartridges to Colonel "VValmborg; the men are nearly all 
out,” “What is the matter, my boy?” replied Sherman. 
“They shot me in the leg, sir; but I can go to the hos¬ 
pital. Send the cartridges right away.” Where they 
6tood the shot fell thickly, and Sherman told him to go to 
the rear at once, and that he would attend to the car¬ 
tridges, and off the little fellow limped. Just before he 
disappeared over the hill, however, he turned and called, 
as loud as he could, “Calibre fifty-four.” 

Now, what arrested Sherman’s attention then, was that 
one so young, carrying a musket ball in hisjjfcg, should 
have found his way to him on that fatal spot, and deliv¬ 
ered his message, not forgetting the very important part., 
the calibre of his musket—fifty-four. 

General Sherman, in his letter to Secretary Stanton, 
August 8, 1863, recommends the little fellow to the es¬ 
pecial care and attention of the Government, as having in 
him the elements of a man.] 

When the battle"fiercely raged 
Before old Vicksburg’s fall, 

And horse and foot, 'mid cannons’ roar, 

Charged at the bugle’s call, 

Amid the smoke and carnage 
A drummer-boy was seen, 

Begrimmed with dust, aud bleeding, 

For wounded he had been. 

Through the lines he’d forced his way, 

Wifh au prder which he bore, 

For a certaiu size of cartridge, 

Called “calibre fifty-four.” 

Ho limped up to his general. 

Who quickly faced about, 

Said, “General, send son^e cartridges, 

Colonel Walmbourg’s men are out” 

“ What’s the matter with my boy?” 

Was Sherman’s quick reply; 

“They shot me in the leg,” he said, 

“But the hospital is nigh.” 

As he turned to leave the general, 

He loudly called once more, 

“ Send the cartridges right away, sir— 

Calibre fifty-four.” 

Brave Sherman gazed a moment, 

With joy in his big heart, 

Surprised to see the youthful boy 
Perform so well his part. 

We give the meed of praise to all, 

To our generals true and brave, 

To the private soldier in the ranks, 

Who fought our flag to save. 

And this small boy, with heart so bold, 

Who did his part so well, 

Deserves as much reward and fame 
A8 those who follght and fell. 

This nation, then, must honor all 
Who marched our flag to save, 

Aud not- forget the brave boy, Howe,* 

The drummer-boy so brave. 

* Orion P. Howe, of Waukegan, of the Fifty-fifth Illi¬ 
nois volunteers, now a sergeant at West Point Military 
Academy. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THOUGHTS FROM MY DIARY* 

NEW YEAR’S MORNING. 

The last spark of life has flickered and died oat 
from the heart of the old year. And how many 
hopes have fled forever ere he drew his last 
breath? Many, very many. Some will spring 
afresh in the coming years, perhaps only again 
to be crushed,and leave the heart scarred through 
life with its bitter memories. Some, thrown 
roughly upon the ocean-waves of life, have sunk 
beneath its surges, never again to be brought to 
light till the great day- when the secret^ of all 
hearts shall be unrolled so that all una*yread them. 
Ah, Hope is at best but an Ignis Fatuus, still 
luring us onward by her mocking smile. Yet life 
without her would be a blank. 
»*##**# 

I have noticed this passage in Hyperion: 

“Glorious indeed is the world of God around 
us, but more glorious the world of God within 
us. There lies the land of song; there lies the 
poet’s native land.” 

This 1 have always felt. A writer’s^descrip- 
tion of the most glorious scenery, no matter how 
well done, is not poetry unless the heart of the 
poet is seen glimering through his glowing sun¬ 
set skies, or the varied beauty of his landscapes; 
unless his limning illustrate some particular phase 
of the human soul, and thus link God, and Man, 
and Nature in one glorious whole. Did not the 
soil from his own full soul enrich the songs of 
Robert Burns, and shed its halo of glory over the 
“ Banks O’Doon,” the “ Mountain Daisy,” and 
the“Twa Brigs of Ayr,” he might have de¬ 
scribed forever, and though we must admire, our 
hearts never could return those echoes which 
will immortalize his simplest “songs.” 

# # # # # * # 
CHRISTOPHER NORTH. 

Glorious old Christopher! How many a weary 
hour might have been rain-bow-hued had thy 
beaming face been shining upon me! And how 
many an hour that would have passed in utter 
loneliness, have l followed thee in thy exultant 
flow of life, and ere I was aware, found myself 
thanking God for life—for life alcfne ! feeling that 
•■the pure air, the glorious sunshine, the grass, the 
trees, the clouds and the stars,—the gushing 
springs and the rolling rivers,—that these alorrc 
were worth living for—to revel in their beauty. 

How his unprecedent flow of animal spirit is 
rendered classically beautiful and radiantly spirit¬ 
ual by the happy commingling of the God-nature 
with the Man-nature. Humanity is there in its 
fullest, wildest flow; and instead of that humanity 
being checked by his unbounded devotion and 
adoration of God, he pours them in their fulness 
together, and their effervescence is the most 
sparkling, magnificent, and brilliant intelligence. 
We love him in his buoyant youth, when the 
highest eyrie of the eagle, in the wildest commo¬ 
tion of nature, was not sufficient daring for his 
strong soul to brave. We love him in his noble 


and perfect manhood, when the highest tides of 
love and joy and hope had arisen round his soul, 
and life to him was a full perfection. And we 
love him none the less when we see him with 
silvered head, hobbling along over the moor¬ 
lands, and pushing aside the heather-bells with 
his crutch. Oh! that earth possessed more such 
spirits! 

Mary E. Nealy. 

- • — - -- - 

For tlie Orphans’ Advocate.] 

FAIR GOSSIP. 

Yesterday it was advertised that the Fair would 
be open at 11 a. m. for the purpose of allowing 
the colored people to visit the building, and ex¬ 
amine the various articles and attractions. 

Many of the ladies were in attendance in an¬ 
ticipation of tliis, no notice to the contrary ap¬ 
pearing in the morning papers. It seems, how¬ 
ever, that a rival attraction in the way of a pic-nic 
determined the colored people to postpone Phcir 
visit until next week. It would seem (jt^lging 
from our population) that the city might have 
furnished a surplus for each entertainment. 

However, the Fuir was hardly less crowded 
than usual, inasmuch as George Francis Train 
was announced to speak. He did not appear. 
An erratic individual, he was “off the track ” 
this time. 

Some three years ago or more, we visited 
Boston, where Mr. Train was being prosecuted 
for speech-making, independentism, or some per¬ 
sonal characteristics of the man, and we were 
anxious to hear him. It was our fortune to fol¬ 
low him one day later, and failed of hearing him, 
although in several cities he had spoken the 
evening; previous to our arrival. We considered 
him fast as “Young America”—but his western 
trip has changed him materially—for to-night he 
was slow and didn’t come. 

We had, however, Sanford’s Opera Troupe 
from Philadelahia, who gave us a musical benefit 
in the absence of the usual band. Their singing 
elicited much applause. A portion of the Troupe 
were entertained at the Rhode Island Table, only 
regretting that our supplies were limited. 

The gas is leaving us, and we must close, 
trusting indifferent “copy” to the tender mercies 

of the printer. W. W. 

-- ^ - 

-Blessed influence of true, loving human 

soul on another! Not calculable by logic, but 
mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden pro¬ 
cess by which the tiny seed is quickened, and 
burst forth into the blade and broad leaf, and 
glowing tasselled flower. Ideas are often poor 
ghosts; our sun-filled eyes cannot discern them; 
they pass athwart us in the thin vapor, and can¬ 
not make themselves felt. But sometimes they 
are made flesh; they breathe upon us with warm 
breath, they touch us with soft, responsive hands, 
they look at us with sad, sincere eyes, and speak 
to us in appealing tones; they are clothed in a 
living human soul, with all its conflicts,its faith, 
and its love. Then their presence is a power, 
then they shake us like a passion, and we are 
drawn after them with gentle compulsion, as 
flame is drawn to flame.— Blackwood’*Magazine 







































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FABLES. 

THE MON’S SHARE. 

A Cow, n Goat,and a Sheep formed a partner¬ 
ship with a Lion to go a-hunling. They killed 
a fine large Slag. The Lion divided it into four 
parts. “The first,” he said, “ belongs to me, 
for I am a Lion ; the second I shall claim as a 
reward of my bravery; the third I take by the 
right of the strongest; and any one who dares 
may take the fourth.” So the unscrupulous 
Lion took the whole. 

THE MONKEY AND THE FOX. 

“Tell me any animal so smart that 1 cannot 
imitate him?” so bragged the Monkey to the 
Fox. But the Fox answered, “ Tell me any ani¬ 
mal so contemptible as to wish to imitate you.” 

THE ARAB IN THE DESERT. 

An Arabian had wandered in the desert, and 
was in danger of dying of hunger and thirst. 
After a -time he found a well such as the pilgrim’s 
dig, to supply water to the camels, and near by 
a leather bag. “ God be praised,’’said he as he 
took it from the ground and felt of its contents, 
“ these must be dates or nuts; how they will re¬ 
fresh me and recruit my strength!” In this 
pleasant expectation he undid the string of the 
bag and saw what was therein, and exclaimed in 
a melancholy voice, “Ah! they are only pearls 1” 
THE FOX AND THE STORK. 

“Tell me something about the foreign lands 
you have visited in your travels,” said the Fox 
to the far-flying Stork. 

Then the Stork began, and told him of every 
pond and marsh where the nicest worms and 
fattest frogs were to be found in all the countries 
he had passed over. 

So it is with some other travellers. They seem 
to remember nothing of all the places they have 
visited but the character of the hotels. 


GEM. 

THE SPARROW. 

I caught the sparrow’s note from heaven, 
Singing at dawn on the alder bough ; 

I brought him home in his nest at even, 

He sings the song, but it pleases not now. 

For I did not bring home the river and sky. 

Fie sang to my ear, these sang to my eye. 

Emerson. 

DEATH OF MR. SEATON. 

Since the death of the venerable G iles, the de¬ 
cease of no one connected with the press has 
caused more universal regret than that of his 
brother-in-law,and almost life-long partner in the 
National Intelligencer ,W. W. Seaton. It is nearly 
fifty-four years since he became interested with 
Mr. Gales in the proprietorship of a journal 
which, under their joint management, became 
the leading political newspaper of America, and 
a tpodel journal in the dignity and elevation of 
its tone, as well as the ability, judgment and in¬ 
formation which pervaded its discussions. Until 
a year or two since, Mr. Seaton retained his con¬ 
nection with the Intelligencer, since which time 
he has devoted his attention to the local interests 
of Washington, of which city he was formerly 
Mayor. At the advanced age of eighty-one he 
goes to his grave, like the lamented Gal *s,without 
an enemy, leaving an example of public and pri¬ 
vate virtue, which will be a spotless heritage to 
his child ran and his country. 


Tile Old Fogy—His Natural Hlsiory. 

The Old Fogy is not necessarily of advanced 
years; the snow of age may not be white on his 
thatch, nor the hoar frosts of half a century of 
winters sparkle silvery in his whiskers, and 
make the use of hair-dye convenient. Yet he is 
old, behind the age, a laggard in the race of pro¬ 
gress, and looks at modern improvements with a 
contemptuous eye. He*has allowed the grass 
to grow at his heels and the ivy to climb up his 
limbs, and fast men of his own age call him ver¬ 
dant as they fly past him on the wings of inno¬ 
vation. 

The Benedict Old-Fogy thinks thatone woman 
is enough for one man, and that this one woman 
should be that one man’s wedded wife. He is, 
or pretends to be,astonished when he sees young 
old Jones driving past him on “the road,” that 
I his lady looks such a dashing young woman, 
when he remembers to have received Jones’ 
wedding-cards some twenty years ago. Next 
time the B. 0. F. meets young-old Jones, he 
I takes the opportunity of congratulating him on 
his lady’s high state of preservation; and is 
astonished when, with a wink and a poke in the 
ribs, young-old Jones warns him “not to say 
anything about it at home, you know.” The B. 
0. F. lookd bewildered, and through his con¬ 
servative, slow-working intellect the truth begins 
to filter like progress through a Reconstruction 
Committee. He is horrified, and begins to talk 
Seventh Commandment and Dutch-uncle to 
young-old Jones, and is transformed into tem¬ 
porary idiocy, when the rapid Jones cuts short 
all moral-law-izing by a curt sententious excla¬ 
mation of “Old-Fogy!” and a sudden, blustery 
departure. / So when the B. O. F. sees a flirta- 
i tion carried on between Mrs. Younghusbaml and 
old Mr. Rakely, and happens to meet*the two in- 
company, when he knows that Younghusband is 
slaving* to death to earn money to support his 
wife’s extravagances, the B. O. F., filled with 
righteous indignation, and overhearing the re¬ 
marks of many disinterested ladies, who know¬ 
ingly shake their waterfalls and curl up their 
dainty noses in digust when the flirty Mrs. 
Younghusband passes them, undertakes, blun¬ 
deringly, to hint to Mr. Rakely that “the peace 
| of a family,” or the male piece of it, might be 
j seriously disturbed, and that such goings on a.e, 

I to say the least, scandal-breeding, what does the 
B. O. F. receive in return for his good advice but 
the testy remark, “D —d imputent old-fogy— 
j fancies a married woman must think of nothing 
j but her husband. ” 

The Bachelor Old-Fogy never looks at young 
j ladies’ ankles, tip they their hoops ever so greatly, 
j He has a peculiar theory about women, which 
j logically is deduced from the old-world supersti- 
I tion that every man has had a mother, and for 
her sake the whole mother-sex should be respec¬ 
ted. This peculiar tenet is the subject of many 
a good joke by men of the progressive stamp, 
who take occasion to uttrr all the spiciest little 
j tattle about their lady acquaintances—such as 
I the bran from their padded calves trickling 
j through holes in their stockings and falling in 
j the road, leaving a double track which Che 
j chickens follow, pecking; or such a one’s left 
j breast pad having been stolen by her little brother, 
j to make a rabbit’s nest of—consequence, she 
' could not see company till a new one was sent 
jffor. These little canards the B. O. F. listens to 
with disgust, and rebukes with ardor, to the im¬ 
mense amusement of his fast acquaintances. 
The young ladies of the B. O. F.’s acquaintance 
look on him with suspicion. He does not act 
like a man, some of them hint; and sometimes 
I even he has been suspected of averting his glances 
I when they bent over very low-necked dresses. 

i He avoids slang in the presence of ladies, and 
for this prudery is often termed the “old maid” 

ii by bouncing specimens of ihe flashy school of 
j misses. The B. O. F. thinks its proper fora 
jj woman to be modestly dressed, when all men 

know that it is becoming for a pretty woman to 
I be fashionably undressed. In fact, the B. O. F. 

' is a butt for the ridicule of both mirth-shooting 
I sexes, who wonder where he can have imbibed 
such old-fashioned notions of virtueand decency, 
u The Business Old-Fogy thinks that if he has 


passed his word it is binding on him,even to his 
loss. He is sternly opposed to speculation, too. 

He says that the community makes nothing by 
it, and thieves only are enriched by it. He is 
laughed at by Tom, Dick,and Harry, who have 
got up numerous oil companies, gold-miping • 
companies, and scientific humbug companies, 
that have afforded them a rich harvest at the ex¬ 
pense of the shareholders. Consequently these 
fast running racers on the road to fortune have 
passed the B. O. F. long ago, and left him still 
floundering in the mire of comparative poverty, 
while they keep fast horses, fast yachts and fast 
women. The B. 0. F. sometimes prophesies 
ultimate ruin, and cautions his former copartners 
against the horrors of State Prison; but they 
laugh at him, and tell him that if all who made 
money in New York by plotting and scheming 
were put in prison, every tenth house would 
have to be made a jail. The B. 0. F. is a source 
of continual fun to the progressive business-man. 
Even the brokers’ boys in Wall street, who cut 
holes with penknives in the gold-bags and pull 
out, Jack Horner like, a twenty dollar plum or 
two, smile on the B. 0. F.’s lack of enterprise. 
And as for their masters, who compass the 
widow’s support and the orphan’s inheritance, 
and build mansions therewith, they think the B. 

O. F. has softening of the brain. 

The Pious Old Fogy thinks it is better to be 
honest than to be liberal. And when old Dis¬ 
count gives ten thousand to build an elegant place 
of worship, the P. O. F. has been even known 
to insinuate that it were better if Discount had 
paid his old time creditors a trifle more than 
twenty cents on the dollar,and been content, like 
himself, to donate a modest five hundred. Cu¬ 
riously enough, the P. O. F. cannot see the pol¬ 
icy of robbing his neighbor and offering heaven 
a share of the plunder, as a bribe to overlook the 
crime. But then other people see that Discount 
is a high-minded, liberal, public-spirited saint, 
while the P. O. F. is a narrow-minded, stingy 
sinner, and that if all were of his way of think¬ 
ing, churches would be as homely as Gospel 
truth, and parsons as poor as the first Apostles, 
and perhaps as devoted. The P. O. F., among . 
other eccentricities, is guilty of denouncing sen¬ 
sational and political preaching; and has been 
known even to object to the custom of go-a-head 
divines taking their texts from the newspapers. 

On which account the P. O. F. has been sus¬ 
pected of holding infidel opinions; and one godly 
but sarcastic progressive youth, oh a Sunday 
evening, took occasion in church to borrow his 
hymn-book, and, moved by the spirit of the age, 
drew on the flyleaf a rough but suggestive draft 
of a gallows, with the usual accompaniment of 
“the fatal noose,” and a neck in it from which 
a scarecrow-like bo*dy was pendent, and under¬ 
neath written the interesting legend, “Old-Fogy 
Copperhead.” 

The Patriotic. Old-Fogy never made his pat¬ 
riotism pay. He once had a contract from the 
Government, and prices advanced so that to fur¬ 
nish the stipulated articles entailed a loss. But 
ihe P. O. F. stupidly furnished them; while 
Graball, Screechwell, and Buncombe, who were 
in a similar plight, supplied the army with mag¬ 
goty biscuit, measly pork,and shoddy blankets, 
and then asked an increase of price from Con¬ 
gress. The P. O. F. is often teased about the 
losing contract by Graball, Screech well, and Bun- 
corne, who made the foundation of their fortunes 
by theirs; but he quietly says that if he has little 
money he has a clear conscience; and once, when 
pressed rather hard, he even ventured the remark 
that he had no soldier’s blood on his hands, 
which explosion of old-fogydom was received 
with pealsof derisive laughter. “I suppose you 
think the ghosts of poisoned or half-starved sol¬ 
diers run behind my carriage, gibbering for ven¬ 
geance,” said Graball, “ If I could make a few 
more hundred thousands, I would not care for all 
the ghosts in the Shenandoah Yalley,” adds 
Screechwell; and Buncombe asks, sneeringly, 
“How much did you give to the Loyal League ?” 

As Buncombe gave thousands to P. 0. F.’s hun¬ 
dreds, the Old-Fogy feels himself snubbed, and 
sinks into sullen silence. He knows that he is 
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[Wtriotic speech, offering every cent lie possessed 
and his time and life to his country, as Buncombe 
often did. He only sent a sickly son to the army, 
while Buncombe has often boasted of sending 
two stalwart substitutes; and while Buncombe 
was making heart-stirring speeches and filling 
whole columns of newspapers with his magnilo¬ 
quent sentiments, all that the P. 0. F. did was 
to run round gathering some few hundreds to 
keep unpaid soldiers’ wives from starving. So 
the P. O. F. justly is suspected not only of want 
of enterprise but also of lack of loyalty, espe¬ 
cially as he has often been heard to say that 
peace and forgiveness is preTerable to strife and 
vengeance; while Graball,Screechwell,and Bun- 
come roll in their carriages,-magnificent illustra¬ 
tions of the oft-doubted apothegm that republics 
are grateful.— Thirwol Bramland, in JV. Y. Sun¬ 
day Mercury. 

-During the late session of the National 

Typographical Union, at Chicago, a banquet was 
given. When “The Press” was toasted, Jos. 
Medil, Esq., responded. In the course of his 
remarks, which were exceedingly happy, the 
following allusion to a first-class reporter was 
made : “ Where will he not go, or do, or dare, 
in pursuit of material for a sensation article? 
And when he catches a good one, who in all the 
world is so happy? but if he misses it, who so 
miserable as he? When a battle is fought, he is 
among the bullets, that he may better describe 
their sound and the scenes of death. If a bat¬ 
tery is to be run, sink or swim, he ventures with 
the foremost. If a mine is sprung, he goes up 
with the garrison, in order to describe the feel¬ 
ings experienced in ascending and descending. 
And at the last great day, when the archangel 
shall blow his trumpet, and the dead shall come 
forth from their graves, and the heavens shall be 
rolled up as a scroll, and the earth shall melt 
with fervent heat, there will be a “ Bohemian” 
sitting on each mountain-top, with a note-book 
in his band, vividly describing the tremendous 
conflagration. And at each large cemetery will 
be found some of the ubiquitous brethren, writ¬ 
ing up a sensation account of the resurrection of 
the ghosts, ai'd taking a purely professional view 
of the scene, his chief anxiety being to beat the 
reporter of the other paper in his description of 
the affair, and to get it out ahead of the other 
concern.” 


-A correspondent asks whether the com¬ 
mon remark that our late civil war was the 
bloodiest on record is not a mistake? Yes; it 
may have been the bloodiest civil war, but, com¬ 
pared with the wars of ancient times, it was a 
mild thing. Let us glance at random over the 
solemn figures: At the taking of Jerusalem by 
Titus, 1,000,000 Jews died by slaughter and fa¬ 
mine; Marius, in one slaughter of the Teutons, 
near Air, left 200,000 dead; Cassius at one time 
slaughtered 37,000 inhabitants of Selencia; Pro¬ 
bus put to death 700,000 Guals, upon reducing 
their country; Belisarius once had to kill 30,000 
people to stop a revolt in the city of Constanti¬ 
nople; the Jews of Antioch got mad at one time, 
and killed over 100,000 of the other inhabitants; 
at the three days’ battles of Chalons over 1,000,000 
were killed, with a proportionate number of Gauls 
and their allies; Gibbon estimates that in the va¬ 
rious crusades 5,000,000 Europeans lost their lives. 

A German Orator on Lincoln and Johnson. 
—Schulze Delitzsch, the celebrated champion of 
the laboring classes of Germany, delivered, on 
August 31, a remarkable speech at Nuremburg, 
on occasion of the gathering of associated work¬ 
ing men in that ancient city, in which he re¬ 
marked that “there was no clearer personifica¬ 
tion of the great principle of liberty than the as¬ 
sassinated President of the United States. The 
representative of the principle may be murdered, 
but the principle which he represented survives. 
President Lincoln, the rail-splitter, died at the 
hands of the assa|sin, and immediately his post 
is filled by President Johnson, the tailor. What 
a remarkable coincidence, that just at the moment 
when the labor question agitates the world, two 
laboring men rise, by virtue of free institutions, 
to the highest rank.” 


Jfair gimtorg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs.Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

^RefreshmentTable—Mrs. J. Macfar!and,Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 


NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 


WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (tWO tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Wm. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the MTfeses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “ orphans’ ADVOCATE.” 

Miss Naylor in charge. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. O. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


A New Tax Bill. 

For kissing a pretty girl, one dollar. 

For kissing a very homely one, two dollars, 
the extra amount being added probably for the 
man’s folly. 

For kissing widows five dollars, as they al¬ 
ways give two in return. 

For ladies kissing one another, ten dollars. 
The tax is placed at this rate in order to break 
up the custom altogether, it being regarded by 
our M. C’s as a piece of inexcusable absurdity. 

For every flirtation, ten cents. 

Every young man who has more than one girl 
is taxed five dollars. 

For courting in the kitchen, twenty-five cents. 

Courting in the parlor, one dollar. 

Courting in a romantic place, five dollars, and 
fifty cents for each offence thereafter. 

Seeing a lady home from church, twenty cents. 

For ladies who paint, fifty cents. 

For wearing a low necked dress, one dollar. 

For each curl on a lady’s head above fifteen, 
five cents. 

For any unfair device for entrapping young 
men into matrimony, five dollars. 

For wearing hoops larger than eight feet in 
diameter, eight cents for each hoop. 

Old bachelors over thirty are taxed ten dollars 
and sentenced to banishment to Utah. 

Each pretty lady to be taxed from twenty-five 
cents to twenty-five dollars, she to fix the esti¬ 
mate of her own beauty. It is thought a very 
large amount will be realized from this provision. 

Each boy baby, fifty cents. 

Each girl baby, ten cents. 

Families having more than eight babies are 
not to be taxed, and for twins a premium of 
forty dollars will be paid out of the fund accru¬ 
ing from the tax on old bachelors. 

For sleeping in church, ten dollars. 

For snoring loud enough to wake the rest of 
the sleepers, thirteen dollars. 

Each Sunday loafer on the street corners or 
about church doors, to be taxed liis value, which 
is about two cents. 


-A woman says what she chooses, without 

being knocked down for it. She can take a 
snooze after dinner while her husband goes to 
work. She can go into the street without being 
asked to “stand treat” at every saloon. Sliecan • 

stay at home in time of war,.and get married 
again if her husband is killed. She can get di¬ 
vorced from her husband whenever she sees one 
she likes better. She can get her husband in 
debt all over until he warns the public not to 
trust her on his account. But all these advantages 
are balanced by the great fact that she cannot 
sing bass, go sparking, or climb a tree with any 
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For the Soldiers and Sailors Orpliails’ Fair. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “To the Editor of THE ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE.” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Sefentli and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 

The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 

Horace Greeley. B. Gratz Brown. 

William Cullen Bryant. C. C. Fulton. 

George H. Boker. Mrs. Mary E. Neally. 

John W. Forney. Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 

T. Buchanan Read. S. P. Hanscom. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 

We are indebted to many well-meaning 
friends for the contributions daily placed in 
our box at the Fair room. We receive, 
however, too much poetry. If the writers 
would try prose, they could without doubt 
write sensible and useful articles, profitable 
to themselves, and worthy to be laid before 
our readers. Give us ideas—not jingling 
words -without meaning. A good thought, 
well expressed, will propagate itself, and 
go on increasing and doing good till time 
shall be no more—just as the stone dropped 
into the smooth lake, produces circling rip¬ 
ples that reach to the farther shore. 

Many of the effusions we receive, we do 
not print, because the writers in their haste, 
have not been sufficiently careful of their 
orthography and syntax, and we have not 
time to rewrite and correct them. We are 


Samuel Wilkeson. 

Morton Me Michael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Francis De Hues Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 


Miss Mary Hamilton. 

Mrs. E.D.E.N. South-worth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 


Mrs. Lippincott, (Grace Greenwood.) 

OFFICIAL.. 


sorry to notice that bad spelling frequently 
accompanies the best specimens of penman¬ 
ship. This fault mars what is otherwise a 
valuable and useful accomplishment,—so 
much so, indeed, as to render the art almost 
useless to the possessor. 

In our list of contributors, we present 
the names of some of the eminent literary 
writers of our times. We have already 
presented interesting communications from 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 


a number of them—but others whom we 
had hoped to hear from before this, have 
not yet forwarded their favors. Perhaps 
their writing spasm has not yet attacked 
them, or the treacherous mails have over¬ 
shot our box. 


THE DRUMMEE-BOT. 

We are much indebted to our friend W. 
W. C., of Baltimore, for the copy of the 
beautiful verses of General Hayward, to be 
found in this day’s paper. Many of our 
readers may remember the letter of General 
Sherman, dated “Headquarters 15th Army 
Corps, Camp on Big Black River, August 
8. 1863,” concerning this little drummer 
boy. The picture in the Fair room, de¬ 
scribed in our first number, has attracted 
much attention, and the incident on which 
General Hayward has founded his beautiful 
lines will doubtless draw additional atten¬ 
tion to it, and obtain for us, we hope, some 
account of the original. 

He has been wounded in the arm, as our 
correspondent notices, while Sherman’s 
drummer boy was wounded in the leg. 
There were doubtless many of these little 
heroes doing men’s work among our patri¬ 
otic hosts, and we would be glad to perpet-* 
uate their names. It is evident that the 
painting does not represent the hero of the 
song and^story, but there is doubtless some 
one among our readers who can give us the 
history of the beautiful little fellow so vivid¬ 
ly pictured. Was he of the army of the 
Potomac? 

We return thanks to our gifted contribu¬ 
tor, D. De Warrdenau, for a stirring poem, 
descriptive of an incident and scenes con¬ 
nected therewith in the late rebellion. 

The poem is in seven parts, and is too 
long for insertion in a single nnmber of the 


Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Sirs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
aud Howard. 


COMMITTEE 


Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailor's Union 
to co-operate with aud assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 


Will A. Short, 
Lawrence Wilson, 

W. C. Porter. 

Col. Wm. Bmmliall, 
Sergt. F. E. Duke, 

J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 

Maj. 


Secretary. 

O. G. Firmin, 

B. P' Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Vun Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
J. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 
. A. Hall. 


We tried to guard against this—for we 
have had placed in the Fair room, just on 
the left of the entrance, a capacious chest, 
large enough to hold the most voluminous 
favors, and we eagerly inspect its contents 
night and morning—not forgetting to care¬ 
fully look for the small parcels in which we 
expect the most valuable articles. 

To all who have favored us, we return 
thanks, and if we do not always publish their 
communications, we do not less appreciate 
their good intentions, nor throw aside their 
efforts unread. The art of newspaper wri¬ 
ting can only be acquired by practice and 
experience, and many who fail now to see 
themselves in print, may one day succeed 
in winning the attention of eager thousands. 


° Advocate.” As we do not desire to mu¬ 
tilate it by dividing it into two or three 
portions, we are having it printed for the 
benefit of the Fair, and as soon as pub¬ 
lished we will present our readers with 
some choice extracts from it. 

Our friends will aid the cause of the 
Fair and contribute materially to the suc¬ 
cess of the “Advocate” by circulating it as 
widely as possible. When you shall have 
read this number send it to your friend far¬ 
thest from you. Who knows, but that a 
little waif drifting slowly along the great 
current of literature will return freighted 
with richest stores. ‘ * Oast thy bread upon 
the waters; for thou shaft find it after many 
days.” 


A purse containing $1Q0 was lost in the 
Capitol on Wednesday by one of the ladies 
connected with the Fair. We advertised 
the loss in the morning papers, and asked 
the finder to be just, and return it to the 
orphans, but with no response as yet. We Ij 
now appeal to his charity, and beg of him, jj 
for the sake of our cause, to restore the 
purse and contents to the little ones, through 
Maj. Doughty at the Fair Building. 


“A friend of the cause” writes from 
Providence, Rhode Island, a very welcome 
letter, enclosing some choice selections. 
We are deeply indebted to him, and hope 
that this will not be his only favor to the 
“Advocate.” 

Voting for articles at so much per ballot 
is a favorite way of calling public attention 
to the Fair. There are seven valuable 
' articles being disposed of in this manner. 


The “ Wandering” reporter of the Ad¬ 
vocate begs us to inform the ladies at the 
different tables that every table and stand 
in the Fair room will be noticed in turn. 
We bespeak for him a cordial reception en 
route. 

“Better late than neibr” is a good old 
adage, and we commend it to the reflection 
of those who have not as yet visited our 
Fair. 





































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a 


WANDERINGS. 

“Late to-night, sir!” was the greeting with 
which we were received last evening by our su¬ 
perior officer, the lady chairman of the Commit¬ 
tee on Printing. 

We meekly suggested as a cause of our dila¬ 
tory appearance our “arduous duties,” &c.-'To 
which the lady answered, “arduous fiddle¬ 
sticks,” and then turned from us. We stood 
reprimanded. 

We have a weakness for a good dinner, and 
after it a mild Havana, and kind fortune yester¬ 
day favored us with both. As the post-prandial 
smoke curled upward, the temptation to sleep 
was irresistible ; so we enjoyed a delicious nap, 
which, unfortunately, was prolonged late into 
the evening. 

We had to commence work at once, and started 
immediately for the scene of our labors, the 
Pennsylvania Table. 

That great State is well represented indeed, and 
we doubt if the general appearance of any other 
table in the room can beara more favorable review 
than this. 

Our poor little fingers and stubby pencil are 
not able to do justice to the subject, especially, 
if our crude ideas are to be seen by those who 
had the pleasure of reading the well-timed notice 
of the Pennsylvania Table which appeared in 
yesterday’s Intelligencer, written, as we know 
it was, by a gifted pen. 

There are really two tables representing the 
Keystone State, one of which is devoted exclu¬ 
sively to confectionery and ice-cream; and we 
will now endeavor to describe such articles upon 
the Fancy Table as seem more prominent. 

An alpaca dress, brought forward for our in¬ 
spection, is beautifully trimmed and fashioned, 
and from what we learn, suitable for a miss of 
10 years or thereabout. Next—a pair of elegant 
vases in decalcomanie, worth $20, presented 
to this table by Mrs. Hill, through Mrs. J. K. 
Moorhead. Then following, is the goddess of 
liberty, tastefully draped, as that goddess should 
be, in red, white, and blue, and in nearness to 
the latter, quite apropos, are the autographs of the 
President and members of his cabinet, the set of 
which is to be raffled at 50 cents a chance. 

But we find it useless to particularize when 
there are so many really valuable articles. 

Wine sets of Bohemian glass, candelabrs, 
woollen knit goods in great variety, articles of 
virtu, and specimens of all that can be included 
under the term Fancy Articles, are here in the 
utmost profusion. 

The ladies at this table have worked con¬ 
stantly and steadily, and as a meed of honor to 
ottrgallant State, which they so ably and grace¬ 
fully represent, we beg permission to give their 
names : At the Fancy Table, Mrs. D. C. For¬ 
ney, Mrs. A. M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Moorhead, 
Miss Baldwin,and Miss Moorhead. At the Re¬ 
freshment Table, Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, and Miss Kate Sutton do the 
honors, to the appreciation and enjoyment of 
their numerous visitors. 

On Monday evening last, at the New York 
Table, Miss Augusta Foote won “ The Military 
Souvenir,” a magnificent book, containing faith¬ 
ful portraits of our generals, with their biogra¬ 
phies. The generous and accomplished lady 
has, we learn, presented the above to Speaker 


Colfax. Miss Foote is now engaged in raffling 
“ The Tribute Book,” a history of the munifi¬ 
cent contributions of our loyal people during the 
rebellion. It is bound in full Turkey morocco, 
and is worth $20. There is another copy of the 
above at the New York Table, for sale, at the 
same yirice. The Derby & Miller Publishing 
Company, of New York, are the contributors of 
both copies of the Tribute Book. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 340; Sherman, 343; 
.Hancock, 68; Sheridan, 54; Bartlett, 66; Thom¬ 
as, 23; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 9. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 660; 
Doolittle, 672; Poland, 141; Trumbull, 123; 
Cowan, 19; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 11; 
scattering, 14. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the Plouse of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Whaley,88; G. C. Smith, 72; 
Morrill, 37 ; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; scatter¬ 
ing, 43. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 12; 
Charles Knap, 14; Cornelius Wendell, 15; Maj. 
Hall, 7; J. B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. 01mstead,5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 271; Grant, 75; Johnson, 42'; Stanton, 
46; Chase,25; Colfax, 25; Radford, 19; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 28; scattering, 30. 


DONATIONS. 

/ . — \ 
•'At the Pennsylvania Table, through Mrs. J. 

K. Morehead, from Mrs. Hill, a set of elegant 
vases in Decalcomanie, value $20. 

The Supper Room acknowledges a loaf of 
pound cake from Mrs. Angus. 

Bread, from Mrs. Marlow. 

One hundred tea buscuit, with the compliments 
of Mrs. Martha Washington Plant. 

Several boquets, from Mr. P. Ambrose. 

-'’’Light bread, daily, baked by Mrs. Katharine Ij 
Welch for Mrs. J. C. Lewis. 

Milk, cucumbers, and a variety of vegetables, 
daily, from the garden of J. C. Lewis. 

A half gallon of maccaroni cream, from Mr. 
White, 386 Sixth street. 


Ike Heard From. 

Mrs. Partington ‘discourses concerning Ike. j 
“Betsy Jane writ to you about poor Isaac bein’ I 
grafted into our noble army; it was during the j 
late prevailing restriction. I’ve been so dreadful I 
uneasy, laws a me! But Dan’I, at last we’ve j 
heard of him by a neighbor who is home on a ] 
furrow. He—poor innocent! at on’sttook his 
place, so neighbor Tibbins says, as First Corpu¬ 
lent, and soon proved so deficient that he was j 
promoted to be an Ordinary Surgeon—poor^ 
child! But what the blessed dear knows about ] 
taking up arterials, and computation of Urns, and j 
the like, supasses me. Howsumever, if he can j 
be the humble implement in the hands of the 
Lord of saving the lives of the gallus fellows 
whose heads have been desseminated by the 
bursting open of pontoons and things, why we 
must sacrifice him freely, and may the Lord have 
mercy on his solar system!” 


A Iresson for Dad. 

An old gentleman farmer, who ha’d two or three 
very pretty daughters, was so very anxious of 
his charge that he would not permit them to keep 
the company of young men. However, they 
adopted the following expedient to enjoy the 
company of their lovers, without the knowledge 
of their father: 

After the old man had retired to rest, the girls 
would hang a sheet out of the window, which 
was quite a distance from the ground, and the 
beau would seize hold of th^sheet, and with the 
assistance of his lady-love, who tugged lustily at 
the sheet above, would thus gain entrance. 

But it so happened that one evening the girls 
hung the sheet rather early, for the old gentleman, 
by some ill wind, was blown round th.e corner, 
and, spying the sheet, could not conjecture the 
meaning of its being there. He took hold and 
endeavored to pull it down. The girls, supposing 
it to be one of their beaux, began to hoist, and 
did not discover their mistake until the head of 
the old man was level with the window-sill,when 
one of them exclaimed: 

“Oh, Lord! it’s dad!’’and, letting go their 
hold, souse came the old man on the hard stones 
and ground below, dislocating one of his should¬ 
ers, which convinced him that his efforts to make 
old maids of his daughters was not a matter so 
easily accomplished, and, withdrawing all oppo¬ 
sition to their keeping company, he was soon a 
father-in-law. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


IJtflF. TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

0F HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 

Insures against • 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 

JAMES G. PATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

• W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. II Federal Block, east pi Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


IJIHE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the loth of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in ail classes of 

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


B 


ROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 
ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO.’S BANK, 


517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

Onc-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 
Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


TUREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
T ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1. over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered bv Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


S SAMSTAG, 

. Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


B UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, comer 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 





























&l)c Orphans’ 31 & o 0 c a t c. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rateB, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, . 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 

piRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

II. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
fl^pONE MILLION DOLLARS. **§ 2 ! 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. v 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, aud give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF. BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
WASHINGTON, March 29, 1865. 

j|ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

- 352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 
EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness aud despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. ‘Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment- securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON. Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch- 

j^ROPIIY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall,^. 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


'I'HE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. EARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS <fc CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 aud 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
■Washington, D. C. 

L. II. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
^HAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc "Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D. 


A. COFLIN & CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 12+ to 5 o’-clook. 

P. EM RICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 

\ WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000, 000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000,000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM!!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nice, Excursions, &.C., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON &. CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the.celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9 tk and lOfA streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, aud was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents aud guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly iu advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 

|\/[ TAYLOR & CO., 

ill. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

JJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

F or rent, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER & MACNICHOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparences 
painted and ornamented 































































$I)C <fi) r p I) a n 0 ' 3Y 5 d 0 c a t c. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


TOR THE LADIES. 

r S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &.C., See. All will be offered at the 
v^ry lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. BOGAtV. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 


JOS. J. May. 


. Geo. W. Gray. 


TOS. J. MAY Sc CO., 

t) Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue*, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 


\Y 


J M. R RILEY & BRO.. 


Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

f!^p a One Price, and that the Lowest. 


T W. COLLEY, 
*J • Deal 


H. Sc H. I. GREGORY. 




A. HILL & CO., 

• Plumber Sc Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I Invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

jbj^All articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer iu Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, ScC. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. jSewiug Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 

T R. FOLEY, 7 

fj . Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware. Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington. D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

t) Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, See., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C.' 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


Jv* Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c.. No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

TIENRY BAYLEY & CO., 

J1 Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking.Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

L' WHEELER Sc SON, 

I . Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

Successors to J. W. Thompson Sc Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. f Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB Sc BEVERIDGE, 

YY Late Cbas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery. Blook Tin Goods, &.c., &e., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

J^pGoods delivered promptly in ull parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


UEATON HOUSE, 

0 Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, * Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

Y Y • Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. % 


W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery. &c. 

B lanchard & moiiun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. __ 

McKNEW Sc BELL, 

111 Successors to Murray Sc Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-lialf and Sixth 
streets. 

O AMU EL TILSTON, 

u Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

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B arbour & Hamilton, i 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Go's Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

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Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 

W. BURCHELL, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
See., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


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tJUO S. Hcilbrun &. Bro., Boots and Shoes of J'JD 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Wareroomsand Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Sc Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 4S6. J. MARICRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangihgs, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Soventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

L A. MEINERS, 

Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington. D. C. 

F LANNERY BROTHERS, 

Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between FoVirth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B JI. STINEMETZ, 

• llatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
{jgpPrices on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS Sc CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
W ashington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
See., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

nEORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

\J Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washiug- 
ton, D. C. 

C. WILLARD’S 

i Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. Q. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 

JAMES FULLERTON, 

^Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 

Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before th*j various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 

JJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambique**, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 


T EWIS JOHNSON Sc CO., 

Ij Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and so ld. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 

Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

J. STEER, 

. Agent for the Wheeler Sc Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the* beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

YYf E. BROWN, 

n i Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 


R EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
. Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 
DTEVENS’, HATTERS, ~ 

U And extensive dealers iu Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

F ire insurance, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. • 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. J. m. Latta. 

K ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

THE BE&T SODA WATER, 

L With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT Sc SON 

cJ . Have tine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables. 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terras. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

/10TTHELF & BEHREND, 1 

\T Dealers in Fancy Goods. Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, See., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO^ 

f) Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars. &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash* 

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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JgRYAKT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’g 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. * / 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 

H KOPPEL, 

# Civil ami Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

TOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

tr Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United Slates Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 

T HE JULIHN MAGIC SODA WATER, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


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P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

II. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ANIEL WALDRON. M. D , 

HOMCEOPATII1C PHYSICIAN. 

Office 409 F sir ct below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. m. 

H udson taylor * 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

I FREDERICK HUGLE, 

J Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securiiies, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty: 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellow’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC* 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 

C F. CUMMINS. 

« Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

T\UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
jJ ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq- 
uoYs and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CI^Y and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of- the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

IJHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, ai\d receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 

jyjTTNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row. New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,} Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

rjplIE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

- LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 
On all the principal points North and South. 


JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

- • 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 

H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction's we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
| description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS' 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and SailorB’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 

the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Horae Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses,'to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. ' 


2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

10 
10 
100 
50 
5 
80 
75 
50 
25 
40 
20 
20 
50 
5, 000 

10, 000 
10, 000 

49, 453 


Three-story Brick Residence, II street, 

between 6th and 7th. $J8. 000 

Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

betweep M and N. 8, 000 

Two-stofy Brick ^Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

Two’story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. ; ... 4, 000 

Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

Splendid Diamond Ring.. # 2, 000 

Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1, 500 

Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5,000 

Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20,000 

Ladies’ Gold Watches, $L25 each. 6,250 

Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

Hunting Case*Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

Diamond Rings. $100 to $200 each. 7,500 

Diamond Pins, $100 each.^. 2, 500 

Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4, 000 

Sewing Machines. $75 each. 1, 500 

Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 500 

Silver Castors, $25 each... 1,250 

Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27,000 

Tea and Tablespoons, <fcc., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &.C., $i to $3 

each. 14,000 

Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 
$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 


250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience tc* 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, Col. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Albergkr, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft. Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, TJ. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John IT. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C. f Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn.; I). C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C*.; 
Hon. Wm. I). Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Ya.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. II. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C.,Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
I J. B. Grinnel.M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 
































































































“ With Malice towards None; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. 

WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 23, 1866. 

NO. 12 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

CLOUDS. 

BY MARY E. NEALY. 

Like human tears the raindrops fall, 

And the sky is covered as with a pall; 

Deep gloom envelops our earthly ball, 

And spreads a shadow over all, 

But my heart is darker still; 

For the spirit of beauty away has flown, 

And gone Is the love that I have known ; 

My idol has fallen, and I alone 
My desolate heart and life bemoan— 

My life so dark and chill. 

O clouds, pour down ! O cypress vine, 

Vour mourning garlands around me twine; 

The light which has made my life divine 
Is quenched for aye from this path of mine, 
And the weeds around it cling. 

The grasses may cluster, the roses blow, 

And the freshened stream may onward flow; 
But in sun or shadow, where’er I go, 

My heart is bound with a nameless wo— 

For me there is no spring. 

Come back, come back, on the pathless air; 
There is not a sorrow I would not share, 

There is not a danger f would not dare, 

There is not a torture I would not bear, 

To fold you to my breast. 

Come back, by the by-gone, weary years, 

By the heart-wrung prayers, by the bitter tears, 
By tile sunny hopes, by the trembling fears, 

By the love that circles through ail the spheres, 
Come back and give me rest. 

Washington, June, 1866. 


For the Orphans' Advocate.] 

THE ORPHAN AT ITS MOTHER’S GRAVE. 

FROM THE OERMAN. • 

leep calmly In thy narrow room, 

Sleep soft, in sweet repose; 

Ah, mother, mother, dearest one, 

Let me come in that little home— 

Ah, do not shut it close. 

I have so longed to be with you, 

Where rain could not get in ; 

It is so warm and sheltered there. 

Away from sin and cold and care— 

O, let me, let me in. 

Then take me with you where you go, 

Extend a guiding hand ; 

For, see, I’m lost and left alone— 

Do take me with you to your home 
In the celestial land. 

Jose 16, 1866. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate. I 

Letter from tile Poet Whittier. 

The following is a copy of a note from the poet 
Whittier to Miss F.W. Hall, who had requested 
from him a contribution for the Orphans’ Advo¬ 
cate: 

Amesbury, 5tli Month 8th, 1866. 
My Dear Friend, Miss Hall: 

I wish I could comply with thy request, but I 
am really unable to write, owing to illness. 

1 am sorry I have nothing left on hand; but the 
calls of this kind during the last four years have 
entirely emptied my portfolio. Wishing the good 
work thou an engaged in abundant success, I 
am, very truly, thy friend, 

J ohm G. Whittier. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.J 

Washington, D. C., June 20, 1866. 

In one of the beautiful little villages that are so 
plentifully sprinkled through the green valleys of 

’Vermont, lives my friend, Dr. H-. Now the 

doctor is one of those whole-souled fellows who 
appreciate all the good things of this life; and no 
insignificaht source of enjoyment to him is the 
pleasure and conlfort he can impart to others. 
One bitter cold day in winter, some years ago, a 
“ Fenian mechanic ” was busy in the woodshed 
working up the doctor’s supply of wood for the 
coming year. About 11 o’clock, the doctor, ac¬ 
cording to his usual custom, went down the cel¬ 
lar for a glass of cider, of which he always keeps 
a supply. If you ever find him without it, you 
may be sure the “ apple crop ” failed the year 
before. And after taking his “ dram ” the pitcher 
was filled and carried to the shed where “John ” 
was at work. Filling a large tumbler fo the brim, 
the doctor handed it to John, “ Here John take a 
glass of cider,it will warm you up this cold day.” 
Nothing loth, John pulls off his hat and with a 
bow and “ Here’s God bliss you docther,” puts 
the glass to his lips. The doctor standing with 
the pitcher in his hand and a broad grin of satis¬ 
faction on his face at John’s evident enjoyment of 
the beverage as it tickles his palate, says, “ Is 
there anything better, John, on a cold day like 
this, when a man is tired, than a good glass of 
cider? ” “ Yes, docther, two o’ them, be jabers,” 
replied John, reaching out the now empty glass 
for a fresh supply. It is needless to add that the 
glass was replenished, and the contents of the 
barrel at John’s service thereafter. 

Graduates of tile Class of 1866 at West 
Point. 

The class at West Point for the year of 1866 
was graduated oil Monday at the evening dress- 
parade, at which time the standing of each cadet 
was read by the Corps Adjutant. 

On Tuesday morning at seven o’clock the 
class will be relieved from duty until the 30th of 
September next, when they will- report for regu¬ 
lar army duty. 

In the evening the annual Second-claSs Hop 
was given in the Academic Building, with great 
eclat among the plebs. 

The following first class, arranged according 
j to general merit June 18, 1866: 

1. Adams, H. M.; 2. Mercur; 3. Davis, C. 
E. L. B.; 4. Green; 5. WeeQen; 6. Wheelen, 
j G. M.; 7. Woodruff; 8. Guinn; 9. Lockwood; 
10. Butler; 11. Soule; 12. Wright; 13. Churchill; 
14. Smith, C. S.; 15. Herr; 16. O’Hara; 17. 
j Kilbourne; 18. Merrill; 19. Dunwood; 20. Craig; 
21. Dixon; 22. King; 23. Eastman; 24. Web¬ 
ster, J. T.;25. Upham;26. Orr;27. Hills, E. R.; 
28. Swift; 29. Hills, F. L.; 30. Webster, G. O.; 
31. Brown; 32. Payne; 33. Campbell; 34. 
Stretch; 35. Neff; 36. Fleming; 37. Umstaetter; 
38. Moberly, 39. Thompson, J. C. 


Let a woman be decked with all the embellish¬ 
ments of art and nature, yet, if boldness be read 
in her face, it blots out all the lines of beauty. 


The devil makes short calls where he finds 
short welcome. 


How Much Makes a Man Rich. 










“To be rich,” said Mr. Marcy, formerly Sec¬ 
retary of State, “requires only a satisfactory con¬ 
dition of mind. One man may be rich with a hun¬ 
dred dollars, while another, in the possession of 
millions,may think himself poor; and if necessities 
of life are enjoyed by each, it is evident that the 
man who is best satisfied with his possession is 
the richest.” 

To illustrate this idea, Mr. Marcy related the 
following anecdote: While I was Governor of 
the State of New York, said he, I was called upon 
one morning, at my office, by a rough specimen 
of a backwoodsman, who stalked in and com¬ 
menced conversation by inquiring “ if this was 
Mr. Marcy ?” 

I replied that was my name. 

“Bill Marcy,” said lie. 

I nodded assent. 

“Used to live in Southport, didn’t ye?” 

I answered in the affirmative, and began to feel 
a little curious to know who my visitor was, and 
what he was driving at. 

“That’s what 1 told ’em,” cried the backwoods¬ 
man, bringing his hand down on his thigh with 
tremendous force, “i.told ’em you was the same 
Bill Marcy who used to live in Southport; but 
they wouldn’t believe it, and I promised the next 
time I came to Albany to come and see you, and 
find out for sartin. Why, you'know me, don’t 
you, Bill ?” 

I didn’t exactly like to ignore his acquaintance 
altogether, but for the life of me, 1 couldn’’t re¬ 
collect having seen him before; and so I replied 
that he had a familiar countenance, but that I was 
not able to call him by name. 

“My name is Jack Smith,” answered the back¬ 
woodsman, “and we used to go to school to¬ 
gether, thirty years ago, in the little red school- 
houseinoidSouthport. Well, times havechanged 
since then, and you have become a great man, 
and got rich, I suppose.” 

I shook my head, and was going to contradict 
that impression, when he broke in : 

“ Oh, yes you are ; I know you are rich ; no 
use denying it. You was Comptroller for—for 
a long time ; and the next time we heard of you, 
you were Governor. You must have had a heap 
of money, and I am glad of it—glad to see you 
getting along so smart. You was always a smart 
lad at school, and I knew that you would come 
to something.” 

I thanked him for his good wishes and opin¬ 
ion, buk told him that political life did not pay 
so well as he imagined. “I suppose,” said I, 
“ that fortune has smiled upon you since you 
left Southport.” 

“ Oh, yes,” said he ; “ I hain’t got nothing to 
complain of. I must say I have got along right 
smart. You see, shortly after you left South- 
port, our whole family moved up into Vermont, 
and put right into the woods, and 1 reckon our 
family cut down more trees and cleared more 
land than any other in the whole State.” 

“And so you have made a good thing of it. 
How much do you consider yourself worth?” I 
asked, feeling a little curious to know what he 
considered a fortune, as he seemed to be so well 
satisfied with his. 

“Well,” he replied, “ I don’t exactly know 
how much I am worth ; but I think (straighten¬ 
ing himself up) if all my debts were paid, I 
should be worth three hundred dollars clear 
cash!” 

He was rich, for he was satisfied. 


-Our gentlemen are very skillful at base¬ 
ball and billiard-matches; our ladies at tilting- 
matches. 










































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Shuifraji JUabing. 


SCORN NOT THE LEAST. 

BY ROBERT SOUTHWELL, 

[Executed in England, February 21, 1595.] 

Where words are weak, and foes encountering strong, 
Where mightier foes assault than friends defend, 
The feebler part puts up with enforced wrong, 

And silent, sees what speech could not amend; 

Yet higher powers must think, though they repine, 
When sun is set the little stars will shine. 

While pikes range free the silly gudgeons fly, 

And crouch in privy creeks with smaller fish, 

Yet pikes are caught when little fish go by— 

These flont in freedom while those fill the dish. 
There is a time e’en for the worm to creep, 

And suck the dew while all his foes do sleep. 

The falcon cannot always soar on high, 

Nor greedy grayliound still pursue the chase, 

The tender lark will find a time to fly, 

And fearful hare to run a quiet race; 

He that height on cedars did bestow 
Gave also lowly mushrooms leave to grow. 

In Hainan's pomp poor Mordocheus wept, 

Yet God did turn his fate unto his foe; 

Though Lazarus pined while Dives feast was kept, 
Yet he to heaven—to hell did Dives go. 

We trample grass, and prize the flowers of May, 

Yet grass is green when flow’rcts fade away. 


GEM. 

A FANCY. 

I fashion many a song, 

They wander East and West, 

I would that I might know 
Where they make their nest; 

Know the eyes that read them, 

Know the hearts that beat 
When the rhyme is perfect. 

And the thought is sweet. 

T. B. Aldrich. 

[To “A Fancy,” we add “ The Response,” 
written by a lady at one of our tables.— Ed.] 
THE RESPONSE. 

Know eyes too bright for tears, 

Glance o’er each love-lit line, 

Where thoughts like golden apples, 

In silver pictures shine. 

But when the strain reveals 
“ The Burden of Unrest,” 

In sorrow *8 heart of hearts, 

The song-bird makes his nest. 

• Winnie Woodland. 


Dentil of a Christian. 

So fades a summer cloud away, 

So sinks the gale when storms are o’er, 
So gently shuts the eye of day, 

So dies a wave along the shore. 

Crolt. 


“There are two angels that attend unseen 
Each one us, and in great books record 
Our good and evil deeds. He who writes down 
The good ones, after every action closes 
His volume, and ascends with it to God. 

The other keeps his dreadful day-book open 
Till sunset, that we may repent; which doing, 
The record of the action fades away, 

And leaves a line of white across the page.” 

Longfellow’s Golden Legion. 


The true heart would take blame ten times 
rather than give it once. 

Be tolerant to your opponents—never to their 
cause! 

A penitential tear in value surpasses the wealth 
of worlds. 


A Touching Scene. 

A French paper says that Lucelle Rome, a 
pretty girl with blue eyes and fair hair,'poorly 
but neatly clad, was brought before the Sixth 
Court of Correction, under the charges of va¬ 
grancy. 

“ Does any one claim you?” said the magis¬ 
trate. 

“Ah! my good sir,” said she, “I have no 
longer any friends; my father and mother are 
dead. I have only my brother James, but he is 
as young as I am. Oh, sir! what can he do for 
me?” 

“The Court must send you to the House of 
Correction.” 

“ Here I am sister—here'l am! do not fear!” 
creid a childish voice from the other end of the. 
court. 

At the same instant a little boy with a lively 
countenance, started from amidst the crowd and 
stood before the judge. 

“ Who are you ?” said he. 

“James Rome, the brother of this poor little 



“ Thirteen.” 

“ And what do you want?” 

“ I came to claim my Lucille.” 

“ But have you the means of providing for 
her.” 

“Yesterday I had none, but now I have. Don’t 
be afraid Lucille.” 

“ 0, how good you are James!” 

“ Well, let us see, my boy,” said the magis¬ 
trate, “ the court is disposed to do all it can for 
your sister, but you must give us some explana¬ 
tion.” . 

“About a fortnight ago, sir,” continued the 
boy, “ my mother died of a bad cough, for it 
was very cold at home. We were in great 
trouble. Then I said to myself, ‘ I will beeome 
an artisan, and when I know a good trade 1 will 
support my sister.J I went an apprentice to a 
brushmaker. Every day I used to carry to her 
half my dinner, and at night I took her secretly 
to my room, and she slept on the floor. But it 
appears she had not enough to eat. One day 
she begged on the Boulevard, and was taken up. 
When 1 heard that, I said to myself, ‘ Come, my 
boy, things cannot last so ; you must find some¬ 
thing better.’ I soon found a good place, where 
1 am lodged, fed, and clothed, and have twenty 
francs a month. I have also found a good wo¬ 
man, who, for those twenty francs, will take 
care of Lucille, and teach her needle-work. I 
claim my sister.” 

“ My boy,” said the judge, “ your conduct is 
very honorable. However, your sister cannot 
be set at liberty-till to-morrow.” 

“ Never mind, Lucille,” said the boy, “ I will 
come and fetch you early to-morrow.” Then 
turning to the magistrate, he said, “I may kiss 
her, may I not, sir?” 

He then threw himself into the arms of his 
sister, and both wept warm tears of affection. 


Sorffe men talk like angels, and pray with fer¬ 
vor, and meditate within deep recesses, and 
speak to God with loving affection and words of 
union, and adhere to him in silent devotion, and 
when they go abroad are as passionate as ever, 
peevish as a frightened fly, vexing themselves 
with their own reflection; they are cruel in their 
bargains, unmerciful to their tenants, and proud 
as a barbarian prince; they are, for all their fine 
words, impatient of reproof, scornful of their 
neighbors, lovers of money, supreme in all their 
thoughts, and submit to none. All their spiritual 
fancy is an illusion. They are still under the 
power of their passions, and their sin rules them 
imperiously, and carries them away infallibly.— 
Jeremy Taylor. 


Spite the proverb, people do “ use ” advice— 
as a background to set off their own better sense. 

Humility kills diffidence. He who bows to 
the inner judgment meets men’s gaze firmly. 

Would you sound a speaker’s depth—hearhim 
twice on the same topic! 


RUSKIN ON WAR. 

Are not the following lines as true, beautiful, 
and appropriate now as when they were written 
by the immortal Ruskin? The render shall an¬ 
swer for himself: 

“ I believe the wnr is at present productive of 
more good than evil. I will not argue this hardly 
and coldly as I might by tracing in its past his¬ 
tory some of the abundant evidence that nations 
have always reached their highest virtue and 
wrought their most accomplished works in time 
of straightening and battle; as on the other hand 
no nation ever yet enjoyed a protracted and tri¬ 
umphant peace without receiving in its bosom the 
ineradicable seeds of future decline. 1 will not 
so argue this matter, but I will appeal at once to 
testimony of those whom this war has cost the 
dearest. 1 know what would be told me by those 
who have suffered nothing, whose domestic hap¬ 
piness has been unbroken, whose daily comfort 
undisturbed, whose experience .of calamity con¬ 
sists at the utmost in the uncertainty of a specu¬ 
lation, the dearness of a luxury, or the increase 
of demands upon their fortune which they could 
meet fourfold without inconvenience. From 
these, I will believe, be they prudent economists 
or careless pleasure seekers, the cry for peace 
will rise vociferously'whether in the Senate or 
street. But I will ask their witness to whom the 
war has changed the aspect of the earth and the 
imagery of the heavens, whose hopes it has cut 
off like the spider’s web, whose treasure it has 
placed in a moment under seal of clay. 

“They who can never see sunrise nor watch the 
climbing light gild the eastern clouds without 
thinking what graves it had gilded first far down be¬ 
hind the dark earth line, who never more shall see 
the crocus bloom in Spring without thinking what 
dust it is that feeds the wild flowers of Bald- 
klava—ask their witness and see if they will not 
reply that it is well with them and theirs; that 
they would not have it otherwise; would not if 
they might, receive back their gifts of love and 
of life, nor take again the purple of their blood 
out of the cross of England. They know now 
the strength of sacrifice, and that its flame can 
illumine as well as consume ; they are bound by 
new fidelities to all that they have saved, by new 
love to all for whom they suffered. Every affec¬ 
tion that seemed to sink into those dim life stains, 
into the dust has been delegated by those who 
need it no more to the cause for which they have 
’expired; and every mouldering arm which will 
nevermore embrace the loved ones has bequeathed 
to them its strength and its faithfulness.” 


When I gaze into tii% stars, they look down 
upon me with pity from their serene and silent 
spaces, like eyes glistening with tears, over the 
little lot of man. Thousands of generations, all 
as noisy as our own, have been swallowed up 
by time, and there remains no record of them any 
more; yet Arcturus and Orion, Sirius, and the 
Pleiades, are still shining in their courses, clear 
and young ns when the shepherd first noticed 
them in the plains of Shinar!— Carlyle. 


He who invites a Christian to a social enter¬ 
tainment, and then censures him for acting 
like a Christian, has neither manners nor morals. 

That which hopes and prays in us is above 
that which wills and does, as the compass is 
above the helm. 

The great and essential element of happiness 
is holiness. 

Act where you are, and you will always have 
a place to act. 

The best way, though it be further round, is 
always the shortest. 

When it becomes right to do wrong, the devil 
will become a saint. 

He who stands by the right can afford to have 
the devil laugh at him. 

An idiot can deny what might task the mind 
of Isaac Newton to prove. 
























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TO CORRESPONDENTS. 

The following have been accepted: “ Excelsior,” 
“ Miss Sniffins,” “ Childs’Q.uestion,” “ Gen¬ 
tly Flow Thou Murmering River,” “The Or¬ 
phan Boy,” “What a Bird Said,” “Appeal 
for the Orphan,” by W. W. All the above 
are poetry, and will appear in due time. 

We have received from two sources a poem, 
called by one correspondent “The Orphan,” 
by the other, “An Appeal for the Orphan.” 
We are informed that the lines are by Mrs. 
Opie,andjudge that one contributor has slightly 
altered the text to accord with our own times. 
We shall try to publish the latter version next 
week. 

We have still on our desk several contributions 
from Mary E. Nealy, original and selected, 
which will appear in due time. Mrs. Nealy’s 
offerings are always acceptable. 

“ Visitor’s ” contribution is good, but our regular 
reporter is “ Wandering ” to the same purpose. 

“ Let’s go to the Fair ” is not up to the standard. 
Using “eyes of green” merely to make a 
rhyme for the word “ seen ” is very bad. 

“Scott’s Rendezvous ”is hardly good poetry. 

The correspondent from Winchester can do 
better. Try again. 

If J. H. will send us the point of his joke, we 
will be happy to publish it and its companion. 

The article of Moses Sweetser, esq., is at hand, 
and will receive due consideration. 

We are anxiously waiting for the promised article 
from “Keystone.” 


Picture of the Red Sea. 

Hogarth was once applied to by a certain no¬ 
bleman to paint on his staircase a representation 
of the destruction of Pharaoh’s host in the Red 
Sea. In attempting to fix upon the price, Ho¬ 
garth became disgusted with the miserly conduct 
of his patron, who was unwilling to give more 
than half the real value of the picture. At last, 
out of patience, he agreed to his terms. In two 
or three days the'picture was ready. The no¬ 
bleman, surprised at such expedition, immedi¬ 
ately called to examine it, and found the space 
painted all over red. 

“Zounds! ’’said the purchaser, “what have 
you here? I ordered a scene of the Red Sea,” 

“ The Red Sea you have,” said the painter. 

“ But where are the Israelites? ” 

“ They are all gone over.” 

“ And where are the Egyptians? ” 

“They are all drowned.” 

The miser’s confusion could only be equalled 
by the haste and confusion with which he paid 
his bill. The biter was bitten. 


Keeping the Balance. —The Tigara, a hu¬ 
morous paper published at Vienna, has an article 
on the attitude of the leading German powers, 
from which we translate an extract: 

Austria and Prussia stand face to face. 

They cannot attack, because they abhor ag¬ 
gression. 

They cannot defend themselves, because they 
are not attacked. 

They cannot commence the war, because there 
is no casus belli. 

They cannot make peace, because there is no 
war. 

They cannot conclude an armistice, because 
hostilities have not yet commenced. 

They can neither attack nor defend, neither 
make war nor peace, nor conclude an armistice, 
nor coihmence hostilities, nor disarm, nor nego¬ 
tiate. 


Jfair Jimtarg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs. Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

RefreshmentTable—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton . 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 

NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VE RMONT TABLE . 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

district op Columbia, (two tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Wm. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

national table. 

Mrs. J. .C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “ ORPHANS* ADVOCATE.” 

Miss Naylor in charge. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

., Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


Wit aitfr lunrn*. 


“Neque semper tendit arcum Apollo. 

11 Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides.” 


-A grave Guaker once, passing through a 

bad street, was astonished to see his son emerge 
from a den which no decent person would fre¬ 
quent. The graceless youth drew back, hoping 
to escape observation. “Nay, Isaac,” said the 
sad, astonished parent, “ never be ashamed of 
coming out of that sort of place; but be especially 
careful never more to go into one.” 

■ -A newly married couple, riding in a chaise, 

were unfortunately overturned. A person, com¬ 
ing to their assistance, observed it was a very 
shocking sight. “Very shocking, indeed,” re¬ 
plied the gentleman, “to see a new-married 
couple fall out so soon !” 

-The greatest musical feat ever known took 

place in a lumber-yard, the other day, where a 
man delivered 20,000 staves, the purchaser giving 
but one note in exchange. 

-“There, now,” said a little girl, while 

rummaging a drawer in a bureau ; “ there, now, 
grandpa has gone to heaven without his specta¬ 
cles.” 

• -A certain general was serenaded a short 

time ago by a quartet made up of soldiers who 
had lost limbs in battle. Their song was, “ ’Tis 
sweet to be remembered.” 

-A little girl hearing her mother observe to 

another lady that she was going into half-mourn¬ 
ing, inquired whether any of her relatives were 
half-dead. 

-It is said that Englishmen in Canada 

patriotically avoid placing green spectacles on 
their noses, lest it be construed into hoisting “ the 
green above the red.” 

-Since the bar-rooms are shut up in New 

York on Sunday, some of the barbers have in¬ 
vented a new hair tonic—for the beard—which is 
applied just under the moustache. 

-On the Situation—Canada to the Fenians: 

“No Irish need apply.” 

A partizan paper says: “ It is a mistake that 
the (opposite) party plays upon a harp of a 
thousand strings. The organ of that party is a 
lyre.”. 

“What flower of beauty shall I marry ?” asked 
a young spendthrift of his governor; to which 
the governor replied, with a grim smile, “ Mari¬ 
gold.” 


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CJjt ©rpjmns' ^bbocatt. 

For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate.” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 

The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 
William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Bead. 
Samuel Wilkeson. 
Morton McMichael. 


B. Grata Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Nealy. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
Mrs.E.D.E.N.Southworth. 


IRELAND AND THE IRISH. 

Who that has a spark of generosity glow¬ 
ing in his bosom has not felt his spirit burn 
at the sad recital of Ireland’s wrongs. For 
nearly seven centuries has England labored 
to destroy her nationality, yet Ireland is 
still a nation. She may not have her own 
legislature, nor enjoy political independence, 
but she still has national literature, her na¬ 
tional poetry, her national eloquence, her 
national patriotism. Brute force may sub¬ 
due the bodies, it cannot trammel the souls 
of Irishmen. England may bow down, she 
cannot destroy Ireland’s national character. 
Centuries of galling oppression have in vain 
endeavored to break her spirit, but her re¬ 
sistance to tyranny is still as buoyant, as 
elastic, as independent as ever. She kisses 
not the rod which scourges her, and cannot 
be conquered by physical force. The Irish¬ 
man is the last to be subdued. His elas- 


Dr. E. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. WaUach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

Johu Pierpont. 

Francis De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Kcv. Byron Sunderland. 


Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 
Schuyler Colfax. 
Delphine P. Baker. 
Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 


Mrs. Lippincott, (Grace Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Famham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Bev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lient. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 


ticity of character enables him to rise under 
the heaviest oppression and attempt to shake 
off the fetters which bind him ; he wants 
only a single spark tosei him in a blaze. 

Ireland’s suffering under English op¬ 
pression dates from the first invasion under 
Richard Strongbow, Earl of Strigal, in the 
; year 1168, and since then, there is no crime, 
no enormity, which England has not com¬ 
mitted towards her. In speaking of Eng¬ 
lish tyranny over the Irish people, we 
cannot find language strong enough to paint 
the sober reality ; exaggeration is entirely 
out of the question. Her treatment of Ire¬ 
land, both in war and peace, finds no parallel 
in that of the most rebellious and least fa¬ 
vored of her provinces by ancient pagan 
Rome while in the heyday of her pros¬ 
perity and in the full tide of her all-con- 
I quering and rapacious career. The penal 
code which England adopted for the gov¬ 
ernment of Ireland would have disgraced 
the statute book of the Grand Turk himself! 


and Howard. 


COM3HTTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Union 
to co-operate with aud assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

WiU A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


O. G. Firmin, 

B. P' Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
J. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


FOUR D, 

In the Fair Room, last evening, a green silk sun um¬ 
brella. The owner can have it by applying to the Inde¬ 
pendent Table and paying for this, advertisement. 


We have an immense list of donations on 
hand, which is unavoibably crowded out 
this evening, as our paper goes to press 
two hours earlier on Saturday. We will 
give credit to the donors on Monday. 


Xo government, whether Christian, Mo¬ 
hammedan, or Pagan, was ever sullied with 
so many crimes, or marked with so much 
utter baseness. Adroit diplomacy, low in- 
| trigue, base selfishness, insatiate rapacity, 
open treachery, high-handed spoliation and 
robbery, cold blooded cruelty and persecu¬ 
tion, and downright murder and butchery, 
have ever marked the policy of England, 

1 and exhibited to all the world the tender 
mercies of the English government towards 
its Irish subjects—victims we should have 
said, for their petitions to be admitted to 
the rights of English citizenship were treated 
with scorn and contempt. They might be 
the slaves, they could not hope to become 
the subjects of England. Outlawed and 
hunted down at home, an inhuman -Eng¬ 
lish forbade “ the Irish enemies to leave the 
' country,” and promised impunity to those i 


who should murder them wherever they 
i might be found! 

Can itrbe wondered then, that Ireland’s 
devoted sons should have recently attempt¬ 
ed, even in violation of our laws, to strike 
j a vital blow at her oppressor ? Stern duty 
to ourselves demanded that our Govern¬ 
ment should interfere to maintain our 
plighted faith even with a nation to whom 
we owe so little as England, but we trust 
the day is not far distant when we may use 
the power of our own massive strength to 
strike down this most perfidious of all na¬ 
tions, and repay the debt we owe to the 
Montgomeries, the Corcorans, the Meagh- 
ers, and the tens of thousands of gallant 
Irishmen who have shed their blood on 
every battle-field of the Republic. 

It should be a matter of pride to every 
citizen of Washington to know that this 
city possesses a sculptor, whose prospect 
for fame as an artist bids fair to approach 
that of Powers, Crawford, and others, 
famous sculptors. 

On the Independent Table in the Fair 
room may be seen a statuette of President 
Lincoln, and busts of Rev. Father Wiget 
and Mayor Wallach, which, for fidelity of 
resemblance to the originals, and life-like 
expression, we do think can be surpassed. 
The artist has most happily succeeded in 
catching those peculiar expressions which 
give the beholder an accurate idea of the 
person represented. 

They are the work of Mr. L. Flannery, 
of this city. Perhaps the most remarkable 
feature of Mr. Flannery’s talent is the fact 
that he is able, as in the case of the stat¬ 
uette of Mr. Lincoln, to produce an artistic 
likeness of an eminent personage from mere 
familiarity with the character of the indi¬ 
vidual. We have been assured that Mr. 
Flannery never saw President Lincoln, yet 
no one who knew the late President can 
fail to perceive that the statuette is a most 
faithful likeness. 

George Francis Train, esq., addressed 
the visitors to the Fair last evening. He 
pitched into England,supported the Fenians, 
j and showed a division of sentiment in his 
audience upon the political questions of the 
day. His remarks were frequently inter¬ 
rupted by applause. 

The Metropolis Lodge, Xo. 16,1. O. O. 
F., honored the Fair last evening by their 
presence, in full regalia. They left shortly 
: before closing hour, and seemed much 
| pleased with their visit. 

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Personal. —Hon. Mr. Washburnecalled 
last evening at the express office and paid 
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On Tuesday evening next Professor 
Hambujer; the renowned prestidigitateur, 
intends giving an elegant and recherche ex¬ 
hibition of his necromantic powers at Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, for the benefit of the Fair. 
We hope his generosity will not be unre¬ 
warded. 

PRIZES DRAWN. 

The comb raffled at the Natio’nal Table, on 
Thursday evening, was won by Miss Gunnett, 
who will please call upon Mrs. J. C. Carlisle and 
receive the prize. • 

A splendid silver pitcher was won on Thurs¬ 
day evening at the Maine Table by Mr. Thomas 
Polamus, who is requested to call and receive his 
prize. 

A ring cake was raffled on the same evening, 
and Mr. R. L. Robertson secured the ring, valued 
at $30. 


PRIZES TO BE DRAWN. 

_____ • 

The splendid vase of wax flowers is to raffled 
at the Michigan Table at 10 o’clock this Satur¬ 
day evening. A few chances, perhaps the lucky 
one, yet remain unsold. Try your fortune. 


WANDERINGS. 

Another day has n^irly passed, another din¬ 
ner has been consumed with appreciative gusto, 
and another Havana has been enjoyed with that 
dreamy consciousness of peace—the true Italian 
dolcc farniente of which we read—peace with the 
world and ourselves—which is said to result from 
the possession of a good digestion and an easy 
conscience. We plead guilty to the physiologi¬ 
cal indictment, and the thorough truthfulness of 
that charge may be inferred when we say we 
waive an examination upon the second. The 
happiness of years, condensed, as it were, into 
half an hour, is ours, and the sorrows of a life¬ 
time pass from us in the wreathing smoke. 

Heigh-ho! We can’t always be perfectly 
happy. So, after another half hour—this one of 
reverie—we arm ourself with note-book and 
pencil, and in a few minutes find ourself in the 
Fair room. 

Rhode Island claims our attention to-night— 
gallant little State—and to the table presided over 
by her fair daughters we turn gladly. Here we 
meet our friend W. W., whose sprightly words 
have graced our pages, and from her we receive 
a hearty handshake and warm greeting. 

This table is not loaded with such a great va¬ 
riety of articles as filled it during the first week 
of the Fair, and we think the ladies must have 
done a very good business, indeed, to have sold 
most of their wares so early. Encouraged by 
their marked success they have ordered a large 
invoice of valuable goods from the North, which 
are expected to arrive in a few days. They have 
still some good articles left, among which we may 
mention the splendid line engraving on steel, 
“ Bienfaisance,” which is being disposed of by 
raffle; the chances are being taken rapidly, and 
as they are limited to fifty, those desirous of pos- 
* sessing a really fine work of art will please make 
a note. 

A bronze copy of the gold medal presented to 
Henry Clay by the citizens of New York, Feb. 
9, 1852, is to be given at this table to the Senator 


receiving the highest number of votes. The 
three higher votes are in the following order: 
Doolittle, Clarke, and Sprague. The medal has 
on one side a profile likeness of Henry Clay, and 
on the reverse, commemorates his public ser¬ 
vices. One hundred and fifty copies of this medal 
were struck off and the die was then destroyed. 

A pair of lava vases, (here Mr. Train interrupts 
us by stating that he never smoked nor chewed 
nor swore nor lied nor stole,) which are very 
fine, a large silver ice pitcher, for raffle at 50 cents 
a chance, (Mr. Train now says an Englishman 
cannot spell the word saloon without a “ hess ” 
and a “ hay,” and so on,) are among the remain¬ 
ing valuables on the Rhode Island Table. 

We heartily wish that Mr. Train were not so 
persistent—the ladies are eagerly listening to him, 
and as we cannot procure a list of those engaged 
at this table, we can only quote from memory the 
following: Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury 
and sister. There are several others, and we 
know that all of them have reason to be proud 
of their success so far. 

Mr. Train has ceased, and we are kindly taken 
in charge by Mrs. Tilton and led to the Massa¬ 
chusetts Table. The old Bay State has done 
well, through her fair representatives here, but 
we can only find room enough to mention the 
following evidences of her interest in the welfare 
of the orphans. 

A splendid case of stuffed birds, for sale at 
$30, worth, we think, at least $50 ; a pretty sil¬ 
ver tea-service, with two salvers, to be raffled at 
one dollar per chance ; a Maynard rifle, with 
necessary auxiliaries, valued at $200, to be dis¬ 
posed of by raffle at fifty cents per chance. 

To the antiquarian the following are especially 
interesting: An immense and valuable mass of 
autographs of the principal men of New Eng¬ 
land, some dating as far back as 1710, and vary¬ 
ing in price from five cents to five dollars ; a 
photograph of the headquarters of General Put¬ 
nam, occupied by him previous to the battle of 
Bunker Hill; and a fac simile of the death- 
warrant of Charles I of England. The auto¬ 
graphs were donated to this table by Charles H. 
Morse, esq., of the Pension Office. 

The hours move on apace, and we take leave 
of Mrs. Tilton and her daughters, and Mrs. 
Combs, and say to them and to our readers, 
Good night. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 369; Sherman, 358; 
Hancock, 68; Sheridan, 56; Bartlett, 66; Thom¬ 
as, 24; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 14. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 686; 
Doolittle, 685; Poland, 141; Trumbull, 123; 
Cowan, 19; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 14; 
scattering, 14. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to tire member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 130;-G. C.Smith, 95; 
Whaley, 88; Morrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 41. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 


votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 13; 
Charles Knap, 17; Cornelius Wendell, 16; Maj. 
Hall, 7; J. B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. 01mstead,5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2. * 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 271; Grant, 75; Johnson, 42 ; Stanton, 
46; Chase,25; Colfax, 25; Radford, 19; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 28; scattering, 30. 


A writer in the London Star, describing a de¬ 
scent into an English coal mine, employs this 
striking figure: “ Down we enter into deep dark¬ 
ness, with fearful velocity. Down, down, and 
nothing to be seen, only the dropping of the water 
from the sides of the shaft to be heard, and a 
feeling experienced as if flesh and bone were de¬ 
scending, while sensation lingered behind to tin¬ 
gle the finger ends and the roots of the hair.” 

On the road to ruin every traveler pays his 
own fare. 

He -who is willing to be what he really is, is a 
real man. 

He who leaves duty undone will soon find 
himself undone. 

Step a little over, and you may fall from a pre¬ 
cipice a thousand feet high. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


IJtHF. TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 

Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of ail kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

. from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 

JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east oi Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


rpilE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

Tills Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


■gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK, Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


I BREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
1 ington and Georgetown. Office No. I. over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year nr less period. Builders’ risks grunted 
on tile most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

. A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


S SAMSTAG, 

, Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


B UCIvEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 

































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 

JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

% 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

% 

Buy and sell at current rates, ajid keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


JjHRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
EP*ONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


J^ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 

’ UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 4^2 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

gROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

i 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

Q A K HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM!!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Comer TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sti., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING &. SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the. foil owing— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Fenna. av. 


No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 


gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


A. COFLIN CO’S 


G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street , between 9th and 10*A streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “ PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS or 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec¬ 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 


NATIONAL 

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CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


j^gpLadies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
L to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table do haute from l‘ii to 5 o^clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, aud other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


JJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


F OR RENT, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER & MACNICHOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners^ and Transparence* 
painted and ornamented 

















































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


T70R THE LADIES. 

1 S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas* Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &<m &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 3*29 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY <fc CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

W M. R. RILEY & BRO., 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Marked Washington. 

JT^’One Price, and that the Lowest. c-dO 

T W. COLLEY, 

f J » Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
apd purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &.C. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets._ 

T R. FOLEY, 

rj • Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally, No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

f j Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished. Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


E, 


H. & H. I. GREGORY, 


: J • Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, aud Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks. Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington. D. C. _ 

U WHEELER & SON, 

L, Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c„ 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 
ix Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB & BEVERIDGE, 

V\ Late Chas. S. Fowler &, Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

J£|pGoods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


R 


A. HILL & CO., 

• Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


(JEATON HOUSE, 

O Washington City, D. C. John H. Seinmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker,* Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School aud Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand aud furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, &c._ 

B lanchard & mohun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, aud Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. 


j^JcKNEW & BELL, 


Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Whies, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-lmlf and Sixth 
streets. 

CAMUEL TILSTON, 

u Wholesale Grocer, 399 P<*hnaylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 


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B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


J RUSSELL BARR, 


Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


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W. BURCHELL, 

1 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

rnr* seventh street. r at» 

*JU0 S. Hoilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of «JUl) 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway's Pianos and Mason <fe Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. 


J. MARKRITER. 


No. 486. 


D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

Ju. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

t;lannery brothers, 

l Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

• Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
£2§p F> Priees on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS <fc CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

O Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

G eorge w. cochran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealersiu Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C. __ 

p C. WILLARD’S 

VJi Ebbitt House, eorner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JJENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pciy, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


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ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER <fc BI10. V 

No. 38 Market Space. 

1 EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

Jj Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bough t aud sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. II. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

J. STEER, 7 

• Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the ‘‘Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, “ * 

» Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 

pEIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
It Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN ItEIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

CTEYENS’, HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


; Manhattan, N.Y. 
500,000; and other 


F ire insurance, 

Room No. 7 Washington Buildin 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. J. M. Latta. 

U'lLBOURN & LATTA, 

IV Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell aud exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

'PHE BEST SODA WATER, 

L With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT & SON 

rJ 1 Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. _ 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

OTTHELF & BEIIREND, 

I Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, &c., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., ~ 

Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Toas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 












































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


■gRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and lias charge of the class in writing. This 
is tlie only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


J OHN R. EL VANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

C(jr~No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


rjlHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING. 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


jyjUNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 


TV/TTLBURN’S SODA WATER, 

i\l_ from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 
and for procuring European Patents. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


AN1EL WALDRON, M. D , 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F str et below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. m. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales- of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

I FREDERICK HUGLE, 

. Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B ARROW & CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


T he very latest novelty: 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. lie is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew &. Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


O F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots ami Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DIJBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 


OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


HE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 
OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 


On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN. AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 


Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded will) dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, y AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, I). C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P IIILP &. SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer In Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 

the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18.000 

1 Tliree-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N.. 5,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, QpO 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4,000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring... 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s)... 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Graud Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$?5 each. 6, 000 
75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3,000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7,500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4. 000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, ."fH) 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each.l,5UO 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, See. , $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total.250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appoiuted by the audience to 
superintend the sumo. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major II. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Albergkr, Wllham S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John II. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard'Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon ( 3 . Iugersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N“ Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn.; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.”; Hon. George W. 
Julian. M. C., Inch ; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel.M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 














































































“Witli Malice towards Koue; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, L>. C., JUNE 25, 1866. No. 13 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

WHAT A BIRD SAID. 

BY MARY CLEMMER AMES. 

My bonny bird on the blossoming hough, 

What do you say to my iieart to-day? 

What does it mean, the wonderful song 
That sent such a thrill through the leaves of May 

O. golden brown bird on bloom-burdened bough, 

1 wait and listen to all you say ; 

What shadows ltavc fallen on heart and brow— 
Never a shadow has dimmed j'our day. 

“ Lo,” says the bird on the flowering bough, 

“ Listen, soul, to the song I sing; 

O live and love in tlif beautiful now, 

Life will give you no second spring. 

“ Ah, never may care, with dissonant art, 

Shatter for you life’s perfect tune; 

O, rest, thou weary and world-worn heart, 

Drink new bliss on the breast of June. 

“ Take from her hand the precious draught; 

Say, ‘The honey of life is mine,’ 

Not, ‘To-morrow ’twill all be quaffed’— 

• To-day the sweetness of love is thine. 

‘‘Then tenderly fold the beloved head, 

Kiss down the lids on the tired eyes, 

All thine to soothe, so soon to be hid - 
Lost to thy love and its ministries. 

“ When they' die to thee hush the wail of despair; 
Live though the soul of your life be flown. 

Life is exhaustless, as well as fair— 

I sing for others, yet sing alone. 

“ O, lonely heart, murmur low thy loss ; 

What dost thou mourn for that is not thine? 

If you bear for another the heavy cross, 

The meaning of being you can divine. * 

“ Why Time rarely drops fruition down, 

To flll with content the eyes of age, 

Why we love, yet miss Love’s perfect crown, 

No prescient soul can e’er presage. 

“ But you can follow the beautiful days 

Which fall for you from the fingers of Fate, 

The golden lights set in darkened ways 
To lead you along to the Beautiful Gate. 

“ But wiiy you wander in blinding maze, 

And why you falter with sin to mate, 

And why you sigh when you seek to praise— 

To know all this, be silent and wait. 

11 But listen, dear soul, to the song I sing, 

And watch, as you listen, the leaves at play; 

O, feel how fine is its pulse’s ring. 

How tender the touch of the June-time day. 

“ O, listen ! my life is a throb of song, 

A jubilant carol, wild and warm ; 

Though soon the nights will be cold and long, 

I never sing of the coming storm. 

“ O, listen soul; when my summer is done 
I wait no winter with weary wing; 

I’ll fly ter the heart of a warmer sun, 

And sing in the airs of a rarer spring. 

“And thou, O soul, when the summer is done, 
Shall turn away from thy winter gray ; 

It shines for thee, the eternal sun; 

It blossoms for thee, the Immortal May.” 


DONATIONS. 

Independent Table—From Sigston & Crocker, 

, 12th and F street, a large pound cake, containing 
] a handsome seal ring. 

Mr. Bower, of Georgetown, ice furnished the 
table. 

The Pennsylvania Table lias also received from 
Sigston & Crocker a large pound cake. 

From Mrs. Schriner, an elegant embroidered 
screen in Gobelin silk, valued at §100. 

Vermont Table—Mr. Seldon, of Brandon, Vt., 
one dozen paper weights of Vermont marble. 

From Mrs. Conant, Washington, D. C., pair 
email vases. 

Michigan Table—From Mrs. Wm. M. Ten¬ 
ney, a basket of flowers. 

From Mrs. LaVere, a handsome bouquet. 

From Judge Edmunds, a “Mark Mason’s” 
mark of solid silver, very valuable. 

District of Columbia Tables—From Mrs. 
Robert Clark, a handsome model of the ship 
Constitution. 

From Hudson Taylor, esq., vase of wax 
flowers. 

From Mr. O. D. Barrett, large pincushion, 
embroidered handkerchief, and mouclioir case. 

From Rev. Herman Bokum, piece of music 
“The Hidden Flag;” words by the reverend 
donor, a refugee froi»East Tennessee. 

From Mrs. Hunt, a bible cushion. 

From Mrs. Peter F. Bacon,an elegant mouchoir 
case, with various other articles of value. 

At the National Table—Mrs. J. C. Carlisle has 
received §50 from the Soldiers’ League of Gies- 
boro, D. C.,of which we have more to say here¬ 
after. 

Fountain Fish Pond—From Mrs. Stuntz, New 
York avenue near 12th, a package of cologne 
water. 

From Mrs. J. C. Lewis, a magnificent bouquet. 

The ladies of the New York Table beg to ac¬ 
knowledge the receipt of a beautiful fruit piece, 
painted by a young lady of New York, and pre¬ 
sented to the Fair through Mr. E. G. Church, of 
this city. It is valued at §75, and if not sold 
within the present week will be raffled at 50 cents 
a chance. 

We call attention to theletters in another col¬ 
umn which accompany the donations therein men¬ 
tioned. _ 

Forcing an Actor to Take Medicine.— 
Simpson, the actor, would never take medicine, 
and his medical man was often obliged to resort 
to some stratagem to impose a dose upon him. 
There is a play in which the hero is sentenced, 
in prison, to drink a cup of poison. Simpson 
was playing this character one night, and had 
given directions to have the cup filled with port 
wine; but what was his horror, when he came to 
drink it, to find it contained a dose of senna I He 
could not throw it away, as he had to hold the 
goblet upside down to show his persecutors he 
had drained every drop of it. Simpson drank 
the medicine with the slowness of a poisoned 
martyr, but he never forgave his medical man, as 
was proved at his death, for he died without pay¬ 
ing his bill. 


Letter from Secretary McCullocii. 

Washington, June 15, 1866. 
Dear Madam: Herewith I take pleasure in 
handing you, as a contribution to the Fair, some 
photographs of public buildings in Washington. 
Very truly, J’ours, 

Hugh McCulloch. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, 

Secretary, 8fc. 


Letter from W. T. Otto. 

Department of the Interior, 
Washington, June 20, 1866. 

Madam: Be pleased to accept the inclosed note 
for §10 and my thanks for the copies of the 
“Orphans’Appeal” which you were good enough 
to send me. 

The poem is an appropriate offering from a 
gifted lady to the cause of the disabled soldier 
and sailor and of the widows and orphans of 
those “who died that the nation might live.” 

I trust the generous efforts of yourself and as¬ 
sociates in their behalf will meet with a success 
equal to your most sanguine hopes. 

I have the honor to be your faithful servant, 

W. T. Otto. 

Mrs. Kearon, Independent Table, 

Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fair. 


Letter from Pliilp & Solomons. 

Washington, June 20, 1866. 

Dear Madam: It affords us much pleasure to 
comply with instructions of that generous hearted 
patriot, James E. Murdoch, esq., to ask your 
acceptance, in behalf of the Fair in aid of the 
Orphans of* Soldiers and Sailors, of the accom¬ 
panying fifty copies of his book, “ Patriotism in 
Poetry and Prose,” which we are quite sure will 
find a ready sale. 

You will observe, there are twenty-five copies 
bound in cloth, and twenty-five copies bound in 
vellum. 

Very respectfully, yours, 

Philp & Solomons. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, 

Secretary, Sfc. 


GEMS. 

The cold, the dead, the beautiful, 
Even now they silent pass 
In floating shadows, one by one, 
O’er Memory’s faithful glass ? 

And Hope and Love start fondly up 
To greet them as of yore; 

But something whispers unto each 
Be still! they are no more ! 


The tissue of the life to be 

We weave with colors all our own, 

And in the field of destiny 
We reap as we have sown. 

Whittier. 



































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FAIR GOSSIP. 

Our Fair is becoming a settled institution. 
Every evening repeats the throng of visitors, but 
with some slight diminution in the way of pur¬ 
chasers we observe. Probably many ticket 
holders have exhausted the sum set apart for this 
charity, and now visit us to enjoy the music, 
speeches, and reunion of friends, seldom forget¬ 
ting the refreshment tables, which are yielding 
fair revenue, the weather being more favorable to 
the demand for ice cream and water ices. 

A fine supper is served in the dining room 
every evening, for such as desire it. Last night 
extra preparation was made, as a visit from the 
“Odd Fellows ” was announced; but we were 
informed only one was odd enough to stray into 
the dining room, and enjoy the double satisfac¬ 
tion of giving and receiving. 

The chief feature of the Fair, however, was the 
speech of Mr. Train, which really came off, and 
was in his usual style—racy, and pre-eminently 
characteristic—a sort of nondescript affair. With 
extensive general information, and cosmopolitan 
air, he attracts his hearers, but fails to bind them. 
We might term it the power of meteoric genius — 
to which an intelligent audience are slow to com¬ 
mit themselves. This was apparent from the 
close of his speech, when three cheers for the 
memory of Lincoln were withheld as also three 
for the Constitution and the President. It was 
not in a lack of sympathy we opine—not in a 
feeling of opposition,butbecause ofthe anomalous 
style of the speaker, which operated as tuprenez 
garde to his hearers. 

Having thus carefully eschewed politics in his 
speech, he closed in what seemed to us apparent 
disgust, by stating that this was the only audience 
he had ever addressed, where cheers for the 
Presidentof the United States had been withheld. 

As our Fair is far above all politics or differ¬ 
ences—an enlistment under the broad mantle of 
charity—we trust these incongruities may not be 
misinterpreted, although we doubt not they will 
be misrepresented. But a truce to this. 

At the Rhode Island Table we had a raffle this 
evening. A very pretty picture, an* Italian scene, 
was won by Mr. Frank Vaughn. 

Hastily, W. W. 

Fair Room, 11 p. m., June 22, ’66. 


-A young lady of Indianapolis while at 

school contracted a bad habit, which she now 
finds it impossible to break off—that of chewing 
paper. Her parents buy it for by the ream, and 
she consumes on an average a quire per week, 
rolling her paper ball under her tongue ns a sweet 
morsel, and squirting the saliva about like an 
old salt. She is quite a connoisseur in the mat¬ 
ter of paper, and evinces a decided preference 
for a certain pale blue unruled foclscap, which 
smells badly. Deprived of her paper for a day 
■or two, she becomes restless and melancholy, 
refuses to eat, and is not herself till a fresh sup¬ 
ply is procured. “How is Miss-?” we in¬ 

quired of a female friend the other day. “ Not 
well,” was the reply; “her paper doesn’t agree 
with her.” 


-It is with certain good qualities ns wyth 

the senses; those who are entirely deprived of 
them can neither appreciate nor comprehend 
them. 


Dr. Chapin says there is a class of men too 
shallow to have a conscience and too cold to 
have a heart. 


The Condemned Sentinel. 

A cold, stormy night, in the month of March, 
1807, Marshal Lefebvre with twenty-seven thou¬ 
sand French troops had invested Dantzic. The 
city was garrisoned by seventeen thousand Rus¬ 
sian and Prussian soldiers, and these, together 
with twenty or thirty thousand well-armed citi¬ 
zens, presented nearly double the force which 
could be brought to the assault. So there was need 
of the utmost vigilance on the part of the senti¬ 
nels; fora desperate sortie from the garrison, 
made unawares, might prove calamitous. 

At midnight Jerome Dubois was placed upon 
one of the most important posts in the advanced 
line of pickets, it being upon a narrow strip of 
land raised above the marshy flat, called the Pen¬ 
insula of Nehrung. For more than an hour he 
paced his lonesome beat without hearing anything 
more than the moaning of the wind and the driv¬ 
ing of the rain. At length, however, another 
sound broke upon his ear. He stopped and 
listened, and presently he called, “Who’s there ?” 

The only answer was a moaning sound. 

He called again, and this time he heard some¬ 
thing like the cry of a child; and pretty soon the 
object came toward him out from the darkness. 
With a quick, emphatic movement, he brought 
his musket to the charge, and ordered the intru¬ 
der to halt. 

“ Mercy!” exclaimed a childish voice. “Don’t 
shoot me! I am Natalie. Don’t you know me?” 

“ Heavens!” cried Jerome, elevating the muz¬ 
zle of his piece. “ Is it you, dear child ?” 

“Yes; and you are good, Jerome. Oh, you 
will come, and help mamma! Come, she is 
dying!” 

It was certainly Natalie, a little girl only eight ’ 
years old, daughter of Lisette Vaillant. Lisette 
was the wife of Pierre Vaillant, a sergeant in 
Jerome’s own regiment, and wrs in the army in 
the capacity of nurse. 

“Why, how is this, my child?” said Jerome, 
taking the little one by the arm. “ What is it 
about your mother?” 

“Oh, good Jerome, you can hear her now. 
Hark!” 

The sentinel bent his e*-, but could hear only 
the wind and the rain. 

“Mamma is in the dreadful mud,” said the 
child, “ and is dying. She is not far away. Oh, 

I can hear her crying.” 

By degrees Jerome gathered from Natalie that 
her father had taken her out with him in the morn¬ 
ing, and that in the evening when the storm came 
on, her mother came after. The sergeant had 
offered to send a man back to the camp with his 
wife; but she preferred to return alone, feeling 
sure that she should meet with no trouble. The 
way, however, had become dark and uncertain, 
and she had lost the path, and wandered off to 
the edge of the morass, where she had sunk into 
the soft mud. 

“ Oh, good Jerome,” cried the little one, seiz¬ 
ing the man’s hand, “can’t you hear her? She 
will die if you do not come and help her!” 

At that moment the sentinel fancied he heard 
the wail of the unfortunate woman. What should 
he do? Lisette, the good, the beautiful, the ten¬ 
der-hearted Lizette was in mortal danger, and it 
was in his power to save her. It was not in his 
heart to withstand the pleadings of the child. 
He could go and rescue the nurse, and return to 
his post without detection. At all events, he 
could not refuse the childish pleader. 

“Give me your hand, Natalie. I’ll go with 
you.” 

With a cry of joy the child sprang to the sol¬ 
dier’s side; and when she had secured his hand 
she hurried him along toward the place where 
she had left her mother. It seemed a long dis- 
rance to Jerome, and once he stopped as though 
ha would turn back. He did not feardenth; but 
he feared dishonor. 

“Hark!” uttered the child. 

The soldier listened, and plainly heard the 
voice of the suffering woman calling for help. He 
hesitated no longer. On he hastened, through 
the storm, and found Lisette, sunk to herarmpits 
in the soft morass. Fortunately a tuft of long 
grass had been within her reach, by which means 
she had held her head above the fatal mud. It 


was no easy matter to extricate her from the 
miry pit, as the workman had to be very careful 
that he did not himself lose his fooling. At 
length, however, she was drawn forth, and Je¬ 
rome led her forth toward his post. 

“Who comes there?” cried a voice from the 
gloom. 

“Heavens!” gasped Jerome, stopping and 
trembling from head to foot. 

“Who comes there there!” repeated the voice. 

Jerome heard the click of a musket-lock; and 
he knew that another sentinel had been stationed 
at the post he left. The relief had come while 
he had been absent! 

“Friend, with the countersign!” he answered 
to the last call ofthe new sentinel. 

He was ordered to advance, and when he had 
given the countersign he found himself in the 
presence of the officer of . the guard. In a few 
hurried words he told his story; and had the 
officer been alone he might have allowed the mat¬ 
ter to rest where it was; but there were others 
present; and when ordered to give up bis musket 
he obeyed without a murmur, and silently ac¬ 
companied the officer to the camp, where he was 
put in irons. 

On the following morning Jerome Dubois was 
'brought before a court-martial under cltarge of 
having deserted his post. *He confessed that he 
was guilty, and then permission was granted him 
to tell his own story. 

This he did in a few words; but the court could 
do nothing but pass sentence of death; but the 
members thereof all signed a petition praying that 
Jerome Dubois might be pardoned; and this pe¬ 
tition was sent to the general of the brigade, and 
through him to the general-of division, by whom 
it was indorsed, and sent to the marshal. 

Lefebvre was kind and generous to his soldiers 
almost to fault; but he could not overlook so 
grave an error as that which had been committed 
by Dubois. The orders given to the sentinel had 
been very simple; and foremost, of very neces¬ 
sity, was the order forbidding him to leave his 
post until properly relieved. To a certain ex¬ 
tent the safety of the whole army rested upon the 
shoulders of each individual sentinel, and espe¬ 
cially upon those who at night were posted near¬ 
est the lines of the enemy. 

“ 1 am sorry,” said the gray-haired old war¬ 
rior, as he folded up the petition and handed it 
back to the officer who had presented it. “ I am 
sure that man meant no wrong; and yet a great 
wrong was done. He knew what he was doing; 
he ran the risk ; he was detected ; he has been 
tried and condemned. He must suffer!” 

They asked Lefebvre if he would see the con¬ 
demned. 

“ No, no,” the marshal cried quickly. 
“Should I see him, and listen to one-half his 
story, I might pardon him ; and that must not 
be done. Let him die, that thousands may be 
saved.” 

The time fixed for the execution of Dubois 
was the morning succeeding the day of his trial. 
The result of the interview with Marshal Le- 
febvre was made known to him, and he was not 
at all disappointed. Fie blamed no one, and was 
only sorry that he had not died upon the battle¬ 
field. 

“ 1 have tried to be a good soldier,” he said to 
his captain. “ I feel that I have done no crime 
that should leave a stain upon my name.” 

The captain took his hand, and assured him 
that his name should be held in respect. 

Toward evening Pierre Vaillant, with his wife 
and child, were admitted to see the prisoner. 
This was a visit which Jerome would gladly 
have dispensed with, as his feelings were already 
wrought up to a pitch that almost unmanned 
him ; but he braced himself for the interview, 
and would have stood it like a hero, had not little 
Natalie, in the eagerness of her love and grati¬ 
tude, thrown herself on his bosom and offered to 
die in his stead. This tipped the brimming cup, 
and his tears flowed freely. 

Pierre and Lisette knew not what to say. 
They wept, and they prayed, and they would 
have willingly died for the noble fellow who had 
been thus condemned. 

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if he lived, would at some time return to Jerome’s 
boyhood home. First the condemned thought 
of his widowed mother, and he sent her a mess¬ 
age of love and devotion. Then he thought of 
a brother and sister. And finally he thought of 
one—a bright-eyed maid—whose vine-clad cot 
stood upon the banks of the Seine—one whom 
he had loved with a love such as only great 
hearts can feel. 

“Oh, my dear friend,” he cried, bowing his 
head upon his clasped hands, “ you need not tell 
them a falsehood ; but if the thing is possible, 
let them believe that 1 fell in battle.” 

His companion promised that he "would do all 
he could ; and, if the truth could not be kept 
back, it should be so faithfully told that the name 
of Jerome Dubois should not bear dishonor in 
the minds of those who had loved him in other 
days. 

Morning came, dull and gloomy, with driving 
sleet and snow ; and at an early hour Jerome 
Dubois was led forth to meet his fate. The place 
of execution had been fixed upon a low, barren 
spot toward the sea, and thither his division was 
being marched to witness the fearful punishment. 
They had gained not more than half the distance 
when the sound of some strange commotion 
broke upon the wintry air, and very shortly an 
aid-de-camp came dashing to the side of the gen¬ 
eral of brigade, with the cry : 

“A sortie! A sortie! The enemy are out in 
force. Let this thing be stayed. The marshal 
directs that you face about and advance upon 
the peninsula.” 

In an instant all was changed in that division; 
and the brigadier general, who had temporary 
command, thundered forth his orders for his 
countermarch. The gloom was dissipated, and 
with glad hearts the soldiers turned from the 
thoughts of the execution of a brave comrade to 
thoughts of meeting the enemy. 

“ What shall we do with the prisoner? ’’asked 
the sergeant who had charge of the guard. 

“Lead him back to the camp,” replied the 
captain. 

The direction was very simple, but the execu¬ 
tion thereof was not to be so easy, for hardly 
had the words escaped the captain’s lips when t 
squadron of Prussian cavalry came dashing dt 
rectly toward them. The division was quickly 
formed into four hollow squares, while the guard 
that held charge of the prisoner found themselves 
obliged to flee. 

“In heaven’s name,” cried Jerome, “cut my 
bonds and let me die like a soldier! ” 

The sergeant quickly cut the cord that bound 
his elbows behind him, and then dashed toward 
the point where his own company was stationed. 
The rattle of musketry had commenced, and the 
Prussians were vainly endeavoring to break the 
squares of French troops. Jerome Dubois looked 
about him for some weapon with which to arm 
himself; and presently he saw a Prussian officer, 
not far off, reeling in his saddle as though he had 
been wounded. With a quick bound he reached 
the spot, pulled the dying officer from his seat, 
and leaped into the empty saddle. 

Dubois was fully resolved that he would sell 
his life on that day—sell it in behalf of France— 
and sell it as dearly as possible. But he was not 
needed where he was. He knew that the Prus¬ 
sians could not break those hollow squares; so 
he rode away, thinking to join the French cav¬ 
alry, with whom he could rush into the deepest 
danger. Supposing that the heaviest fighting 
must be upon the Nehrung, he rode his horse in 
that direction; and when he reached it he found 
that he had not been mistaken. Upon a slight 
eminence toward Hagelberg the enemy had 
planted a battery of heavy guns, supported by 
two regiments of infantry; and already with shot 
and shell immense damage had been done. 

Marshal Lefebvre rode up shortly after this 
battery had opened, and very quickly made up 
his mind that it must be taken at all hazards. 

“Take that battery,” he said to a colonel of 
cavalry, “and the battle is ours.” 

Dubois heard the order and saw the necessity. 
Here was danger enough, surely; and, deter¬ 
mined to be the first at the fatal battery, lie kept 
as near to the leader as he dared. Half the dis¬ 


tance had been gained, when from the hill came 
a storm of iron that plowed into the ranks of the 
French. The colonel fell, his body literally torn 
in pieces by a shell that exploded against his 
bosom. 

The point upon the peninsula now reached by 
the head of the assaulting column was not more 
than a hundred yards wide; and it was literally 
a path of death, as the fire of twelve heavy guns 
was turned upon it. The colonel had fallen,and 
very soon three other officers went down, leaving 
the advance without a commissioned leader. 
The way was becoming blocked up with dead 
men and dead horses, and the head of the column 
stopped and wavered. 

Marshal Lefebvre, from his elevated place, saw 
this, and his heart throbbed painfully. If that 
column was routed, and the Russian infantry 
charged over the peninsula, the result might be 
calamitous. 

But—see! A man in the uniform of a French 
private, mounted upon a powerful horse, capari¬ 
soned in the trappings of a Prussian staff officer, 
with his head bare, and a bright sabre swinging 
in his hand, rushes to the front, and urges the 
column forward. His words are fiery, and his 
look is dauntless. 

“For France and for Lefebvre!” the strange 
horseman cries, waving his sword aloft, and 
pointing toward the battery, “The marshal will 
weep if we lose this day!” 

The brave troopers, thus led by one word, 
feared not to dash forward where the shot fell 
thickest, gave an answering shot, and pressed 
on, caring little for the rain of death so long as 
they had a living leader to follow. HopingHhat 
he mighttakethe battery, and yetcourting death, 
Jerome Dubois spurred on; finally the troops 
came upon the battery with irresistible force. 

It was not in the power of the cannoniers to 
withstand the shock, and the Russian infantry 
that came to their support were swept away like 
chaff. The battery was quickly captured; and 
when the guns had been turned upon those who 
had shortly before been their masters, the fortune 
of the day was decided. The Russians and the 
Prussians—horse, foot and dragoons—such as 
were not taken prisoners, made the best of their 
way back to Dantzic, having lost much more 
than they had gained. 

Jerome Dubois returned to the guard-house, 
and gave himself up to the officer in charge. First 
a surgeon was called to dress several slight 
wounds, which he had received. Next his col¬ 
onel was called to see what should be done with 
him. The colonel applied to the general of bri¬ 
gade, and the general of brigade applied to the 
general of division, and the general of division 
applied to Marshal Lefebvre. 

“ What shall we do with Jerome Dubois?” 

“ God bless him!” cried the general veteran, 
whohad heard the whole story; “ I’ll pardon him 
to-day, and to-morrow I’ll promote him.” 

And Jerome Dubios, in time, went himself to 
see the loved ones in France; and when he went 
he wore the uniform of a captain. 


-A few days since,a gentleman called upon 

some lady friends, and was shown into the parlor 
by a servant girl. She asked him what name 
she should announce, and he, wishing to take 
them by surprise, replied: 

“Amicus ” (a friend.) 

The girl seemed at first a little puzzled, but 
quickly regained her composure, and in the 
blandest manner possible, observed— * 

“ What kind of a cuss did you say, sir? ” 

The visitor was embarrassed for a moment, 
but recovering, handed her his card, and vowed 
never again to use Latin to a servant girl. 

-The. following story is told of an Irish 

newspaper editor, who was pressed for copy : 

The foreman called down to him from the 
printing office, 

“ We want six lines to fill a column.” 

“Kill a child at Waterford,” was the reply. 

Soon after came a second message : 

“ We have killed the child, and still want two 
lines.” 

“ Contradict the same.” 


Hit aitfo liuitor. 


“Neque semper tendit arcam Apollo. 

1 ‘ Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides.” 


-Two Irishmen met one morning. One 

was very seedy and ragged, with a shocking bad 
hat, and the other was attired in shining broad¬ 
cloth, and sported a costly beaver and a stiff 
collar. After exchanging a greeting, and some 
conversation, the latter took out a handsome gold 
watch to compare his time with that of the big 
clock on the City Hall. “It’s a nice watch ye 
have there,” says Paddy Number One. “Be 
jabers,”says Number Two, pulling up his shirt 
collar, “an’ ye may belave that; but if I’d ha’ 
behaved meself iver since I come over, I'd be a- 
walking ’round with the town clock in me pocket 
to-day.” 

“ Ah, Eliza,” said a puritanical preacher to a 
young lady who had just been making her hair 
into ringlets, “Ah, Eliza, had God intended your 
locks to be curled, he would have curled them for 
you.” “When I was an infant,” replied the 
damsel, “he did; but now I am grown up, he 
thinks I am able to do it myself.” 

——“You labor too hard on your composi¬ 
tion, doctor,” said a flippant clergyman to a ven¬ 
erable divine; “ I write a sermon in two hours, 
and think nothing of it.” 

“ So do your congregation,” quoth the doctor. 

-A conscientious lady of our acquaintance 

gives it as her deliberate conviction that the fail¬ 
ure of the Fenians was inevitable, from the fact 
that the Q,ueen’s arms are always Victoria’s. 

-A taste for trees, plants, flowers, is a pe¬ 
culiar attribute of woman, exhibiting the gentle¬ 
ness and purity of her shx; and every husband 
should encourage it, for his wife and daughters 
will prove wiser, and happier, and better for its 
cultivation. 

A would-be-gentleman, the other day, called 
at the post office and displayed his ignorance of 
natural history or the French language, or both, 
by requesting to supplied with a stamped 
antelope. 

-At a printer’s festival lately, the following 

toast was offered: “ Woman—second only to the 
press in the dissemination of news! ” 

“ There, John, that’s twice you’ve come home 
and forgotten that lard.” “La, mother, it was 
so greasy that it slipped my mind.” 

“ What is that dog barking at?” asked a fop, 
whose boots were more polished than his ideas. 

‘ Why,” replied a bystander, “ because he sees 
another puppy in your boots.” 

“ Can you tell me, sir, how to find the sher¬ 
iff’s office?” “Yes, sir; every time you earn 
five dollars spend ten.” 

“Now, my little boys and girls,” said a 
teacher, “ I want you to be very still—so still 
that you can hear a pin drop.” For a minute 
all was still, when a little boy shrieked: “ Let 
her drop!” 

Never look at the girls. They can’t bear it; 
they regard it as an insult. They wear their 
feathers, furbelows, and frills, merely to gratify 
their mammas, that’s all! 

An analyzing dame reports that she has heard 
of but one old woman who kissed her cow, but 
she ksows of many thousands of young ones 
who have kissed very great calves. 

“ Pa, I know why that old-fashioned pistol of 
your’n that grandpa fit with in the revolution is 
called a horse pistol.” “Why, son?” “ Be¬ 
cause it kicks so.” 

When a spendthrift crosses the channel to 
avoid his creditors, Selwyn said: “ It is a pass- 
over that will not be very much relished by the 
Jews.” 
























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For tile Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1866. 


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some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
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able to present to our readers a publication 
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Horace Greeley. 

■William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John \V. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson 
Morton McMicliaol. 

Dr. R. Sheltou Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Picrpont. 

Francis De Haes Janvier. 
W T ien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 


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C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Nealy. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 
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Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 
’Schuyler Colfax. 

Dclphinc P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher. 


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THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER. 

The glorious flag for which so many of 
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It has been with most excellent tact that 
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the red blood that has freely flowed on 
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in the deep -blue heavens if we failed now 
in our duty to see that no child of one whose 
blood has maintained the stars in their 
Union suffers because of its parent’s glo¬ 
rious death ? 

But we intended to speak of the origin 
of our national anthem, “ The Star Span¬ 
gled Banner,” rather than of the flag itself. 
For this most beautiful ode, which we never 
tire of hearing, we are indebted to a patri¬ 
otic citizen of Maryland. After having 
despoiled our capital, in 1814, the British, 
under General Ross and Admiral Cockburn, 
attacked the city of Baltimore. Ross was 
gallantly repulsed in the land attack, losing 
his own life, on the 12th September, 1814, 
and the next day, Admiral Cockburn at¬ 
tacked with his fleet .the main defence of 
the city, Fort McHenry. For a long time 
the brave defenders of the fort, consisting 
of about one thousand men, were compelled 
to receive the enemy’s fire in silence, his 
ships being anchored beyond the range of 
their guns. During the night, several 
rocket vessels and barges, with fourteen 
hundred men, supplied with scaling ladders, 
passed silently by the fort and entered the 
Patapsco. Little dreaming of the recep¬ 
tion which awaited them, they already rev¬ 
eled, in anticipation, in the plunder of the 
captured city. Suddenly they were discov¬ 
ered by the faithful sentinels of an earth¬ 
work of six guns, which opened upon them 
with terrible effect. Another battery of 
ten guns and the fort itself also poured in 
their fire, and for two hours a furious can¬ 
nonade was kept up, while the heavens were 
lighted up with the fiery courses of the 
bombs from the fleet and barges. The 
havoc was dreadful. One of the barges 
was-sunk, and the cries of the wounded 


and”drowning could be plainly heard upon 
the shore. The rest, in the utmost confu¬ 
sion, and having suffered terrible loss, made 
the best of their way to the fleet. 

During that fearful night, Francis S. 
Key, a distinguished son of Maryland, was 
a prisoner in the British fleet. Having 
gone on board, under the protection of a 
flag of truce, to effect the release of some 
captive friends, he was himself detained 
during the expedition. Of vivid and poetic 
temperament, he felt deeply the danger 
which their preparations foreboded, and 
the long and terrible hours which passed in 
sight of that conflict whose issue he could 
not know. It was under these circum¬ 
stances that he composed “ The Star Span¬ 
gled Banner,” descriptive of the scenes of 
that dreadful night aud of his own excited 
feelings. As the struggle ceases upon the 
coming morn, uncertain of its result., his 
eye seeks for the flag of his country, and 
he asks in doubt— 

“ Oh ! say can you see by the dawn’s early light, 

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s 
last gleaming, 

Whose broad stripes and bright stars through 
the perilous fight, 

O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly 
streaming? ” 

But, as through “ the mists of the deep,” 
dimly loomed that gorgeous banner, flutter¬ 
ing in the first rays of the morning sun, he 
exclaims triumphantly— 

“ ’Tis the Star Spangled Banner, oh, long may 
it wave 

O’er the land of the free, and the home of the 
brave.” 

This outburst of the patriot and poet’s 
heart thrilled through the souls of his breth¬ 
ren ; they took it up—it swelled from mil¬ 
lions of voices, and became the proud na¬ 
tional anthem of the whole Union. 

The terrible struggle through which we 
have so recently passed has endeared to us 
still more both flag and anthem. May 
God keep us true to them forever. 

Subscribers who have not received the 
numbers of the “ Orphan’s Advocate” reg¬ 
ularly, are requested to inform us of the 
fact. Address “Editor of Orphan’s Ad¬ 
vocate,” Fair Building, at corner of Seventh 
street and Pennsylvania avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


On Dit— that Ben Perley Poore, the 
correspondent of the Boston Journal, drew 
last week at one of the tables in the Fair, a 
fine healthy doll. We understand that he 
is to send this child to his Indian Hill Farm, 
to be placed in the museum of the Poore 
family. Ben is in luck. 


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The Maynard Rifle at the Massachusetts 
Table was raffled on Saturday evening, 
and No. 204 was the lucky number. The 
name of the party winning it is hardly 
legible, and he can have the rifle upon 
proving his identity. 

We are authorized to announce that the 
Hon. A. J. Hamilton, provisional governor 
of Texas, and Judge G. W. Paschal, of 
•Texas, will speak at the fair on next Friday 
night, June 29th. 


PRIZES DRAWN. 

At the Independent Table, a silver salver, by 
Hon. Green Clay Smith, of Kentucky. 

Hon. J. M. Longyear was the fortunate drawer 
of the splendid vase of water lilies (wax flowers) 
at the Michigan Table on Saturday evening. 

WANDERINGS. 

Phew! awful hot! is the expression most used 
on this Saturday evening, when the thermometer 
marks ninety degrees. Well, it is hot—a sala¬ 
mander might know the existence of the fact 
upon seeing suffering humanity, in the fair room 
and out of it,panting and perspiring to the extent 
of their ability; fans, or substitutes therefor, are 
at a premium, and the price of ice cream is for¬ 
tunately not on the list at the stock-board, or in 
consequence of the demand for the article it 
would be quoted far above gold. The capacity 
of Jacob’s Well must be taxed to its uttermost 
limit, and the receipts from the sale of its waters 
will amount to a small fortune. 

We proceed, languidly enough, to the Military 
Table, in charge of Mr. J. H. Parkinson, and 
to the urbanity of Mr. James B. Tarr, who is 
second in command, are indebted for a view of 
the almost innumerable articles for sale and raffle. 
Shoulder straps for all ranks in the service, corps 
bitdges, swords, and sword-belts, pistols, and re¬ 
volvers of all makes and qualities—in short, 
everything which ingenuity or necessity has de¬ 
vised for military use, per se, can be found at this 
table. Officers of the Army and Navy who are 
in want of any of the above, will save time and 
money by calling here and making their pur¬ 
chases. 

A splendid revolver, mounted in silver and 
gold, at this table,is to be presented by subscrip¬ 
tion to the Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., from 
Pennsylvania,and we are certain that the honor¬ 
able gentleman’s numerous friends will soon fill 
the list of subscribers. Mr. Tarr shows us what 
we take to be a child’s toy, but which he informs 
us, much to our astonishment and sorrow, is a 
lady’s pistol. It is very beautifully mounted, 
and quite valuable; but we cannot see, for the life 
of us, what need ladies have for such an article. 
They don’t go to war, don’t belong to target 
companies, are not generally duelists, and we 
don’t think they want to be; yet here is evidence 
to the contrary—well, all we have to say is this: 
when ladies acjopt the fashion of carrying pistols 
that kill at twenty yards, we shall gladly take our 
vows in the order of confirmed bachelors. Mercy 
on us! there are three ladies assisting at this same 
Military Table—rather think we had better not 
say anything more about the matters of vows, 
&c., so we merely record their names—Miss 


Maranda E. Sutton, Miss Mollie E. Martin,and 
Mrs. Louisa J. Tarr. 

Now we turn to the Skating Pond, and are 
admitted to view the wintry scene. A broad ex¬ 
panse of ice, glistening in the sun, and covered 
by hundreds enjoying the healthful exercise of 
skating, is before us. We never saw any illusion 
so near reality as this—ladies upon sleds pro¬ 
pelled by gentlemen skaters, boys and girls, old 
and young, all represented faithfully to the life; 
and as we gaze, the air seems to become colder, 
and fearing we may take cold, we button up our 
coat and hurry out. (It is a fact, that the por¬ 
tion of the Fair building in which the Skating 
Pond is placed, was on Saturday evening when 
we visited it, perceptibly cooler than elsewhere.) 

“ Andersonville,” mournfully suggestive of 
guant famine and grim death, is to our right. 
Barbarities too cruel for us to record, indignities 
too shameful to be spoken of, shame too hot to 
be thought of, save with flashing eye and quick¬ 
ening breath—all live in the recollection of those 
who escaped the prison horrors, or whose loved 
ones were released from suffering by mereiful 
death. 

The prisoners during their stay showed con¬ 
siderable ingenuity in fashioning from the most 
incongruous material, and with rudest tools, vari¬ 
ous articles which can be better explained to our 
readers by a personal inspection than by words 
of ours. 

There are for sale here maps of the locality 
every pointof interest, the stockade, ditch, shape 
and position of the camp, and to the north of the 
enclosure is the burial place of the Federal dead. 
And last of all is—sad, sad record—the Death 
Roll of the Prisoners. 

Miss Clara Barton and Mr. Dorance Atwater 
are in attendance, and will gladly explain the 
meanings and uses of the different articles under 
their charge. 

We stop a moment at the Fountain Fish Pond 
and watch with ill-conce'aled delight the confusion 
of two gentlemen who have received two re¬ 
markably healthy-looking dolls. Mrs. Day who 
has charge of the pond assures us that last week 
one gentleman caught no less than twelve such 
fish, and that he says he has enough orphans on 
hand to start a medium-sized Home. 

The Supper room next claims our attention, 
and if we can find opportunity to jot down the 
bill of fare for this evening we will do so. Mrs. 
J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. R. B. Clark 
are in attendance at this department of the Fair. 
# # # * # * * 

Don’t be envious, kind reader, we didn’t make 
a regular supper—just a light lunch—a few pickled 
oysters, a small piece of cold tongue, the wing 
of a fried chicken, a slice or two of home-made 
bread, with a cup of tea, made what we call a 
delicate lunch for an invalid. The proof reader 
says he thinks that the above was a “ square 
meal;” but we assure our patrons and him that 
we could have ordered cold ham, veal cutlet, mut¬ 
ton chop, fried potatoes, and other vegetables ad 
lib. As we didn’t care to eat much, late in the 
evening, we merely finished our frugal repast 
with a small plate of ice-cream and a few cakes. 

The Supper Room is a great institution at the 
Fair, and if we ever attend another fair we will 
apply for a position in the supper room. In con¬ 
clusion we have to state, that* in our opinion, a 
good supper, next to a good dinner, is the most 


enjoyable evidence of civilization that we know 

of. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 380; Sherman, 365; 
Han cock j 68; Sheridan, 56; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 24; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 15. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber pf votes, closed as follows : Harris, 694 ; 
Doolittle, 811; Poland, 151; Trumbull, 123; 
Cowan, 19; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 14; 
Wade, 7; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the gtfld-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 130; G. C.Smith, 95; 
Whaley, 90; Morrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 41. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows: Henry D. Cooke, 18; 
Charles Knap, 18; Cornelius Wendell, 17; Maj. 
Hall, 7; J.B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. 01mstead,5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 4; Colonel 
Arden, 4. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 275; Grant, 75; Johnson, 94 ; Stanton, 
46; Chase,25; Colfax, 52; Radford, 19; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 33. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J^NiGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sign I, Gridin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others ; Admirsis 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


IJIIIE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 

Insures against 

ACCIDENT-S 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 

JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


IJlHE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the I5th of August, 1861, and convert 
ilile at maturity, at tlte holder's option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


B uckF v & marbury, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 


























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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 


BANKERS, 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

JgROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 


J 


FIFTEENTH STREET, 


AND 

BINDERS, 


" ADVERTISEM ENTS. 

0. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 
492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 


Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 
Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 


Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

j^CE CREAM ! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM!!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 

(Late Fussell’s) • 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 


VOUCHERS. 


TjHRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
|^ONE MILLION DOLLARS.^5 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any otffer business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


DITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rateg. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the lormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August. 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON,'Cashier. 


GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 

A. COFLIN & CO’S 


Comer TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup¬ 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9th and KM streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors 6f 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts, and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S. J., President. 


NATIONAL 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


ARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


|!jpLadies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
l to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st, 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable tenns. 
Table de haute from 124 to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


OR RENT, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


T. PARKER & MACNICUOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparence* 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


T70R THE LADIES. 

r S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &e. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves. Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

JOS. J. MAY & CO., 

fJ Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

WM. R. RILEY & BRO., 

\ V Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

£>§P*One Price, and that the Lowest. 

J W. COLLEY, 

f j . Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I iuvite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

I^p°All articles warranted to prove as represented. 


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W. BURDETTE, 


Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &c. 

1 Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 

J R. FOLEY, 

m Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
W T are, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally, No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts.. 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

JOHN OGDEN, 

eJ Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

f ? H. & II. L GREGORY, 
j» Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &.C., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, "Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c.; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 


WHEELER & SON, 


l 'j* Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 
xA Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

W EBB & BEVERIDGE, 

Late Chas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods. &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

f3P*Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

A. HILL & CO., 

J1» Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 
OEATON HOUSE, 

0 Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 



W D. SHEPHERD, 

f V • Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School aud Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery, &.c. 

B lanchard & moiiun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C._ 

M CKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-lialf and Sixth 
streets. 

CAMUEL TILSTON, 

O Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

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B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


J RUSSELL BARR, 

1 


Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 

N W. BURCHELL, 

1 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth aud F streets, Washington, D. C. 


K 


SEVENTH STREET. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of 506 

all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 


W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, t>et. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

J A. MEINERS, 

Jj* Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I aud K streets, Washington, D. C. 

T^LANNERY BROTHERS, 

L Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

♦ Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, <fcc. 
|!^|p , Prices on the decliue. 

W ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men aud Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, | 
Washington City. _ 

JAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

pEORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

\J Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&.C., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

n C. WILLARD’S 

V. Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. N 


JpENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 90i, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


H 


ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, aud we are satisfied that we are now 
belling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

J EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

Li Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking, 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

JANKERS’ BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 

D Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. ' W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

J. STEER, 

• Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of they- operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, " — 

• Successor to Wiji. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 

H EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
' Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 
OTEVENS’, HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

F ire insurance, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. J. m. Latta. 

K ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell aud exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

rjHE BEST SODA WATER, 

1 With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city * 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

J B. OLCOTT & SON 

V » Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue aud L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF &. BEHREND, 

IT Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, &c.. No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 













































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


jgRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & GO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H koppel, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


J OHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholster^Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


TI/TILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

1Y1 from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
•Call and try it at. 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


ANIEL WALDRON. M. D., 

H O Al CEO PAT HI C PIIYSI Cl AN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. m. 


H UDSON TAYLOR 

Bookseller and Stationer, 834 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,!). C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

P REDERICK HUGLE, 

Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 

D. O. 


T>ARROW & CO., BANKERS, 

_D Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


T HE VERY LATEST NOVELTY! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


-RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


B UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street,. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


G 


RAND NATIONAL CONCERT 


For the benefit of the 


NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(fr^»No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


IJIHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

‘‘Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 



UNN & CO., 


Proprietors of the 


SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 


Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 
and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 


OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


IJIHE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 
OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 


LEWIS JOHNSON. 
WILLIAM ORME. 
TIIOS. FEIIAN. 
GEORGE PARKER. 


FRANCIS S. WALSH. 
WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 


JOHN IIITZ. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 


GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington. D. C. ✓ 


SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 

the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18. 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete.... 4,000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1,000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s).. 1, 500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1,000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Huuting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2,500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4, 000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. l,5uJ 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each.. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &.C., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each . 14,000 

49, 453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each.1. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where three thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. IJ. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine. M. C., 
Wis. ; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C. ; Gen. O. Y. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian Y. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J. ; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.: Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel,M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 






































































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“With Malice towards None; with Charity for All.” 

• 


VOL. I. 


WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 26, 1866. 


No. 14 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE ORPHAN BOY. 

BY H. E. WOODBURY. 

It was the hour of morning, and ’neath an old beach tree, 
Some half a dozen merry boys sat chatting blythe and free; 
Says one, u 1 wonder if a fight is going on to-day, 

Down in the fair and sunny South, so very fifr away. 

Pd like to see a real fight, and hear the cannon’s roar, 

But, then, to be a man and fight, Pd like it all the more.” 

A bright eyed little fellow, with soft and flaxen hair, 
Shading a brow so white and fair, a child of beauty rare, 
Sat wrapt in thought amid the throng, and heard his school¬ 
mates tell 

Of daring deeds by our brave men, of battles fought so 
well. 

At length he raised his bright blue eyes, beaming with soul 
and fire, 

And with a childish eloquence spokft of his loyal sire: 

“ My father’s in the army, and when the war is o’er, 

He will come home to us again, and never leave us more.” 
.Alas, dear boy, though peace returns to bless us with her 
reign, 

Thy father never shall return untd'his home again; 

He ne’er will come to make thy youthful heart o’erflow 
with joy, 

And in his strong and manly arms to clasp his darling boy, 
For he has done his duty well, proving himself most brave, 
And in the far off sunny South he fills a soldier’s grave. 

The village bells are ringing out most merrily to-day, 

In honor of a victory, by our brave men far away; 

The southrons feel their courage fail, and realize the might 
Of men who buttle in the cause of Freedom, God, and 
Right. 

Oh ! glorious day, and joyful news, God bless that gallant 
band. 

Our patriotic ik boys in blue,” the saviors of the land; 

And Father, oh, the precious balm of consolation pour 
Into the sorrowing hearts that bleed for those who are no 
more— 

And in Thine all-embracing love, henceforth most truly 
bless, 

The widows who are sad to-day, and the poor fatherless. 

From yonder hill, near the old beech, there comes a merry 
shout; 

It is an old familiar sound, the village school is out'. 

The village, too, seems all alive—in groups the people 
stand, 

And talk of our good General who now is in command. 
‘•The tide has turned at length,” they say,and now we 
hold the sway, 

For Richmond, built on seven hills—Richmond is ours 
to-day; 

And gentle peace, with snow-white robes, shall come to 
us once more, 

To bless us with her golden reign, as in the days of yore.” 
With joyous shouts the welkin rings, and hearty loud 
hurrahs, 

Our “stars and stripes” in triumph wave above the 
southern bars. + 

The schoolboys catch the general joy, and every moment 
use, 

In hastening from group to group to learn the latest news; 
“Were those who went from our good town, engaged in 
this last fight ? 

If so, who’s wounded, who is killed, who have come out 
^ all right?” 

Our little bright-eyed, light-haired boy, is in the merry 
crowd, 

And, ever and anon, his shouts ring out most clear and 
loud; 

But when among the gallant slain, he hears his father’s ! 
name, 

Over the spirit of his dream a fearful change then came; 


Suffused with tears his bright blue eyes, a cloud came 
o’er his brow, 

As with a bursting heart he sighed, “ I have no father now. 

Who will take care of mother, if my own dear father’s 
dead ? 

Who’ll give myself and sisters clothes, and how shall we 
be fed ? ” 

Just then a soft and gentle voice whispered into his ear, 

“ Cheer up, dear boy, be strong of heart and never have a 
fear; 

Cheer up, dear boy, for there is One who marks the spar¬ 
row’s fall, 

And in Iiisddndly Providence, He will take care of all. 

The nation is your father now, therefore be not afraid, 

The debt it owes unto your sire shall unto you be paid.” 

Cheered by such kindly words lie wiped away his tears, 
erewhile ' 

His lovely face was lighted with a sweet and radiant smile; 

Oh, childhood, thou art beautiful, so full of life and joy, 

Ye little ken the cares of men or sorrow’s sad alloy; 

Ye little know the thorns that are amid life’s roses strown, 

The present is to you so bright, ye live in it alone. 

Thus have we told a simple tale—but one that is o’ertrue, 

It points a moral, and of this dear friends, a word to you, 

Be to the orphan ever kind—support, sustain him still, 

For know in acting thus to him, you do your Father’s will. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

MRS. LINCOLN’S GIFTS. 

Mr. Editor: In the midst of Iter own great 
grief, Mrs. Lincoln has not been unmindful that 
there are widows and orphans who partake of 
the bitter sorrow that filled her own cup to 
overflowing. 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith has received from 
her, asa donation to the Fair, two superb presents. 
One is an Afghan, a magnificent piece of work, 
whose full beauty does not strike the eye until 
it has been carefully and critically examined. 
As its beauties gradually unfold themselves, we 
begin to admire and wonder at the ingenuity of 
the fair artiste whose cunning hands have wrought 
it. The centre ground is a blue square; this is 
enclosed in a broad white border, surrounded in 
its turn by another of red, and a fringe of the na¬ 
tional colors—red, white and blue. 

On the centre is worked our national emblem— 
an eagle, in colors, bearing in his talons a fes¬ 
tooned flag, the sword and bayonet, and in his 
beak, an olive branch. The corners are orna¬ 
mented with representations of the Union shield, 
a drum, cannon and helmet. The whole design 
is unique, and he will be a fortunate individual 
whose good luck enables him to obtain so hand¬ 
some a prize. We do not suppose that another like 
it exists anywhere, or could be produced by other 
hands than fashioned this. 

The silk quilt is also a splendid piece of work, 
and was presented, as the inscription informs us, 
to President Lincoln, in 1861, by'Mrs. Wm. 
Barlow, of Oregon, whose handiwork we pre¬ 
sume it to be. The ground work is white In 
the centre is a large blue star, enclosing smaller 
stars of gold, and the national eagle, surmounted 
by our motto, “£ pluribusunum.” These are en¬ 
closed by stripes of red, and the broad border 
surrounding the whole is tastefully ornamented 


with flowers and leaves in natural colors. In the 
centre of the upper part of the border is the all- 
seeing eye, the compass, square, &c., while in 
, the lower border the Union is typified by a golden 
hive and bees, suggestive of the industry, order 
and economy which should prevail in our happy 
republic. On one of the sides is a chair, recalling 
the seat which the martyred Lincoln so accepta¬ 
bly filled, or the still more glorious one which 
he occupies now. The opposite design we have 
1 failed to read, not being deeply skilled in Masonic 
lore. The whole design is extremely tasteful and 
handsome, while the pecuniary value is beyond 
computation. 

As a memento of the administration of our late 
beloved President, it is invaluable/, and we con¬ 
fess to some surprise at the generosity of Mrs. 
Lincoln in parting with what would have been 
to us an heirloom, that we*would have wished to 
transmit to our latest descendants. We are sure 
no other jeause than that of the soldier’s orphans 
could have induced her to part with it. But she 
nobly robs herself of her treasures to contribute 
an appropriate setting to the nation’s jewels, 
feeling that the glory of her generous consort 
will be enhanced by the grateful care shown for 
those whom he would have cherished and loved 
as his own. 

We must now do our part. These splendid 
gifts are to be disposed of by raffle, and we trust 
their ransom will be as generous as the gifts are 
magnificent. Go, reader, and endeavor to win 
one of these handsome mementos. The day 
you subscribe for a chance will be a day gained, 
for you will have done a good deed. Remember 
that we should— 

“ Count that day lost, whose low descending sun, 

Views from our hands no noble action done.” 

June 24, 1866. M. S. 

Letter from Senator Lane. 

Washington, June 25, 1866 

Mrs. Kearon: 1 have the honor to acknowl¬ 
edge the receipt of ten copies of Mrs. Nealy’s 
patriotic poem, and herewith send $10 for the 
benefit of the fund for the orphans of soldiers 
and sailors. Wishing you success in your un¬ 
dertaking, I am, very truly, yours, 

H. S. Lane. 


Anecdote of “Porte Crayon.” 

In the summer of 1864, a day or two after 
General Sigel had met his reverse at New Mar¬ 
ket, in the Shenandoah Valley, news was re¬ 
ceived that a column of General Crook’s army, 
under Averill, had burned the New River bridge, 
and destroyed a considerable portion of the Vir¬ 
ginia and Tennessee railroad. General Sigel 
announced the fact to his staff as some consola¬ 
tion for their own defeat. Colonel Strother, his 
adjutant general, remarked that he did not see 
that General Averill had accomplished much 
more than themselves. 

“ Vy, vat you mean', Colonel Stroder?” 

“ Why, they merely tore up the railroad, but 
| we tore down the turnpike.” 

“ Captain Stroder; you must not talk so.” 












































2 &!)£<DrpI)an0’^&x)0£ate. 


Washington, June 19, 1866. 

Mr. Editur: I hed tew go tew see Mr. Morse 
yesterday, up tew the Fair. I dident ltneo but 
es heow that ere gentleman might want tew en¬ 
gage me to report the drawins of the grate Na- 
tunal Consort wats a-cummin orf on the 2d nite 
ov Aurgust next. Wal, I dident git that are job, 
but I engaged a tickit, and Mr. Morse, he said, 
smilinly, that he hoped 1 mite draw the kerridge 
and hosses, so thatj cud ride arown in stile, 
herearter, and not hev tew walk so mutch, while 
I wus a looking arter the publick wellfar. I guess 
ef he knew how mutch hier the tows of my best 
shews are, than the heels are, he wood wish so, 
more yit. I ansered Mr. Morse (likewise smi¬ 
linly) that my hosses and kerrridge hedent bin 
bilt yit—not jest them wurds but tew that effect— 
and started orf to see ef they hed enny pork an 
benes in the Nue Ingland Kitehin. Ant Sally 
seemed mity glad tew see me, and sed, sez she, 
why heow d’e deou, Miss Sniffins. I’am peow- 
erful glad tew see you, sez she. Dew spend the 
evenin with us, wee’re goin tew hev a little com- 
paney, and, as there is spinning, and carding, 
and cookin, and eatin tew dew, I dew wish you 
wood stay an help. Neow, I wus a feelin kind 
a good natered, and I ansered rite orf without 
thinkin mutch—I ginerally think mutch—Wal, 
yaas, Ant Sally. I guess I’ll stay, but, tel me 
fust, what time does the eatin part of the exer- 
sises begin, and hev you enny pork and benes? 
Arter gittin a anser and findin there wus sum 
time tew spare, I walked eout tew see the nice 
things at the different tables. The fust thing I 
notised wus tew hed bords ov a soldier, frum 
“Andersonville.” I forgot all abeout the nice 
things, the pork and benes and everything but 
Andersonville. And, though these bords red 
“ drowned,” not “ starved,” I could only think 
ov our pour, dear boys who suffered, and died 
sutch deaths in that cussed—excuse me—place. 
I walked away, but I cudent git Anderson- 
ville eout o’ my hed till I tride very hard a good 
many times. 

I notised here and thar reound the place, that 
that there was a soldier, or a clerk who had been 
a soldier, helpin to gard the place and assist the 
ladies—very handsome, obleegin, perlite ladies 
they are, tew, what tends the tables and things— 
and I thort these soldiers and men looked mity 
tired, and I wondered ef the ladies who hev 
charge of the eatin departments remembered 
them men when eatin time came. 1 wondered 
ef they—the ladies—kep in their pretty heds the 
remembrance that these soldiers and ex-soldiers 
air, most on em away from hum, and kant ask 
their mothers, nor their wives, nor their sisters, 
tew send em a nice warm dinner; nor durst they 
ax their boardin-house folks tew send em eny; 
because why, boardin-house folks don’t dew 
that ere kind o’ thing. I wondered ef these purty 
ladies remembered that these clerks, ex-soldiers, 
and soldiers had already performed one day’s 
work afore they commenced the afternoon and 
half nite’s work at helpin them in the Fare, and 
remembered that a good dinner at the rite time, 
a plait of ise creme a couple of hours later, and 
pleasant words and sweet smiles of approval for 
there past and present servises fur the country’s 
good, aint eny tew mutch fur these men to hev. 
I wondered all these thorts, most likely I aught- 
ent tew wonder. I s’pose the ladies do remem¬ 


ber all these_ things; I s’pose they don’t furgit 
that these men, like themselves, get tired on over 
hours weork, es well es themselves, but can’t, 
like the ladies, hev a servant bring them, nor go 
inter the pantry before they leave fur the Fare 
and git sum punkin pie, or doughnuts. I suppose 
I oughtent to wonder, but I’m always a wonderin 
’bout suthin. 

Respecltfuly, 

Miss Sniffins. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

FAIR GOSSIP. 


The day has been perhaps the warmest of the 
season—but what a glorious night! This cool, 
invigorating breeze redeems the dust and sultri¬ 
ness of noon-day, and is a benediction indeed. 


In accordance with the announced programme, 
the Fair was open through the day and evening 
for the colored people, but instead of*the ovation 
anticipated by many, they failed to come alto¬ 
gether. Well, most of them would have spent 
their money foolishly, and we doubt if the end 
would justify the means. Our idea would have 
been to have opened the Fair to them one after¬ 
noon—free of charge—dispensed with raffles and 
chances, and encouraged such purchases as they 
desired to make. 

We had but few visitors and small profits at 
our table, but we enjoyed the respite afforded, 
and the presence of our friends, to several of 
whom we are indebted. Our thanks for a hand¬ 
some Niagara fan, to which we call attention of 
those who would keep cool. 

Nothing, however, added so much to the 
beauty of our table as the floral contributions. 
To Mr. Smith, Superintendent of the,Govern¬ 
ment Green House, we are indebted, through 
Hon. H. Ward, of New York, for the filling of 
hanging baskets, which challenge universal ad¬ 
miration. From the same source we have also a 
beautiful pyramidal boquet. 

Through a fair friend, we express our thanks 
to Mr. Sanders, of the propagating gardens, and 
_his foreman, for several lovely bouquets which 
lend beauty and fragrance to our table. 

And last, not least, our thanks to Senator 
Sprague for his floral tribute. He has not for¬ 
gotten us. We hope to see him ere the flowers 
fade; and trust that in his hands, as heretofore, 
the buds of charity may expand into the perfect 
flowers of benevolence, lending essential fra¬ 
grance to the cause we represent. 

But we are forgetting our own business in 
wearying others with our scribbling. Looking 
forth once more from our western window on the 
perfect beauty of the night, her blue robe span¬ 
gled with silver stars, and the spirit of quiet re¬ 
posing around, we owe a prayer of thanksgiving 
that the civil strife of the few past years is ended, 
and peace, liberty, and universal freedom have 
become the triune elements of our national life. 

Let this last duty imposed by the struggle 
through which we have passed, the care of the 
orphan, claim our first consideration. 

W. W. 


June 25, 1866. 


A swkET sentiment. —There are refined kinds 
of sentiment as there are of sugar: man, for in¬ 
stance, takes his in a lump—hard, though easily 
melted with a tear; but with a woman, itis always 
moist. 








'For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THOUGHTS FROM MY DIARY. 

SPRING. 

The beautiful Spring is with us. The 
grass is fresh and green as emerald. The elm 
trees are blooming in the wood, and the plum 
trees in the meadow. The long, yellow green 
willow branches are swaying above the stream, 
gazing upon their own graceful forms reflected 
in the pure waves beneath. The tiny yellow 
butterfly’s flutter below, the blue bird sings above 
and the whole wide earth is glad. In such a 
time 

“The soul would wind itself in love 
Around all living things.” 

How our hearts expand to the genial sunshine, 
and our little murmuring selves are forgotten in 
the boundlessness of the beauty spread around 
us. Hope clings close to the heart; wild despair 
flees to the land of shadows, and we feel that 
“The world is full of beauty as other worlds above, 
And if we do our duty it may be full of love.” 

» # # * * » 

ON RECEIVING A LETTER FROM A MISANTHROPIC 
.ARTIST FRIEND. 

1 do not believe any imaginative, sensitive na¬ 
ture ever realizes his or her Utopia. This seems 
to be a world of the most absolute inconsisten¬ 
cies. Why were we placed in such a “ sour- 
crout” place, and with such spirits? All is cross- 
grained and contradictory, and when 1 think of 
it I am very heathen, and am certain the mytho¬ 
logical legend is true of Jupiter casting us by 
halves, pell-mell over the earth; for how rarely 
the other self is found ! Yet it is certainly wiser 
and better to gather the flowers by the way side 
and enjoy their fragrance, to treasure every spot 
of sunshine in our over-clouded sky. I often 
think if I could paint such pictures as my friend 
I would be content. But painting pictures or 
scribling verses will never satisfy the soul. It 
will go on—reaching out, farther and still farther 
into the Infinite—chasing every likeness of itself, 
like the bubble-chaser in the allegory, until it 
sinks from mortal sight, perhaps, at last, to have 
all its longings satisfied in the beautiful above. 

It is surely wiser to think and hope so, atleast. 
And if this be not so, why were such subtle 
lohgings ever planted in our spirits? Why not 
go on with a taste only for cabbages—a desire 
only to eat and drink? No love of the true, the 
noble or the beautiful? Nothing but to breathe 
out our allotted time willingly, because we are here, 
and then die. Why did God create the glorious 
sunsets, and the grand, old mountains, and the 
sparkling waterfalls, and twinkling stars, and 
lovely flowers, if this were so? We cannot eat 
or drink them, and of what use are they to us? 
Ah, my friend, the voice within I must hope will 
yet be answered. That hope is worth a life-time 
of doubting and unbelieving. And so long as 
such a hope liv’es in my soul, I can well afford 
to bear what ills life may have in store for me. 

# * * * # * 

HOPE. 

The spirit sinks, the clouds gather, the great 
sun goes down in darkness, and the earth seems 
one vast tomb of human hopes and loves. Yet 
in the midnight darkness, the soul will look to tjie 
morrow with anticipations of brighter skies and 
balmier airs. 

* * # # # * 

Youth and beauty are dazzling mirrors, from 
which are ever reflected upon the heart auroral 
beams of hope, and joy, and love. 

Mart E. Nealt. 















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DONATIONS. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle begs to acknowledge and 
thank Mrs. President Johnson for two hand¬ 
some bouquets for the National Table. 

The New York Table gratefully acknowledges 
$10 from Hon. Gerret Smith, and $25 from Mr. 
Asa Douglass, of Lockport, by Miss Sarah 
W ood. 

The ladies in charge of the Massachusetts 
Table acknowledge the reception of the following 
donations in articles and money: 

From Hon. Samuel Hooper, $30. 

From Hons. Henry Wilson, N. P. Banks, 
Alex. H. Rice, T. D. Eliot, H. L. Dawes, $25. 

From J. C. Strout, $5. 

From Mr.-, Boston, Massachusetts, $5. 

Through Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, from a clergy¬ 
man of Massachusetts, draft for $25. 

Through Mrs. R. M. Bigelow, $10. 

Through B. P. Davis, $25. 

“ Earnings of two little boys, Arthur and 
Wallace Boyden, Bridgewater, Mass.,” $2 50. 

By solicitation of Mrs. R. M. Bigelow, from 
Mrs. J. T. Ames, Chicopee, Massachusetts, 
quilt. * 

From Miss Sarah T. Ames, flower stand in 
gilt and crystal, valued at $25, and an Afghan. 

From J. T. Ames, two silver salvers, $30. 

From George Armes, case silver nut picks, $12. 

From the manufactory of Mansfield & Ames, 
Chicopee Fall®, Massachusetts, by T. W. Car¬ 
ter, agent, Maynard rifle in rosewood case, $200. 

From - t -, Springfield, Massachusetts, 

three revolvers, $80. 

From Gaylord Manufacturing Company, steel 
pens, $50. 

From Miss Jennie Mav, handkerchief box. 

From Boston, Massachusetts, from O. W. 
Holmes, “ Poems” and “ Autocrat of the Break¬ 
fast Table” with autograph letter. 

Mrs. M. E. Lyman, undersleeves, &c. 

From Bon Ton Skirt Company, two skirts. 

From Newburyport, Massachusetts, box fancy 
articles, contributed by Mrs.Stephen Bray, Mrs. 
Serval Jones, Mrs. Gillet, Mrs. Titcomb, Mrs. 
Hattie, Miss Fanny G. Bray, Mrs. S. D. Page, 
Miss M. D. Stotey. 

From West Newbury, Massachusetts, by the 
daughters of Major Ben. Perley Poore, fancy 
articles, sent as £ gift “ From the Poore children 
of WestNewbury to the orphans of the nation.” 

From Gloucester, Massachusetts, by Mrs. 
William O. Ward and Miss Nellie F. Stearns, 
bonnet and worsted articles. 

From North Attleboro, Massachusetts, fancy 
articles, from ladies of N. H.; jewelry from Ste¬ 
phen Richardson. 

Jersey City, Joseph Dixon & Co., Stove pol¬ 
ish. 

From Massachusetts people residing in Wash¬ 
ington. 

Mrs. J. H. Pilsbury, oil painting. 

Mrs. Moody, child’s wrought dress. 

Mrs.-, pair wrought slippers and pin. 

Mrs. J. Thomas, cut flowers. 

Mrs. Connover, Centre Market, sugared corn. 

Mr^-, glass fruit. 

Mrs. Aldrich, wax flowers. 

Mrs. Morgan, 322 F street, stamped embroi¬ 
dery patterns. 

Miss E. H. Wright, book mark and worsted 
goods. 


Miss Nellie Chester, lamp shade, cut in Bristol 
board. 

Miss Louisa Hopkins, doll’s worsted shawl. 

Miss Franklin, worsted capes. 

J. P. Lilley, Jeweller, Seventh street, silver 
butter dish. 

Sigston & Crocker, two loaves cake. 

Wm. T. Butt, perfumery, toilet soap, &c. 

George Colman, bananas. 

Thomas Taylor, U. S. Arsenal, photographs. 

Charles H. Morse, 256 autograph letters, doc¬ 
uments and signatures, fac simile death warrant 
of Charles I., photographs, Schiller’s “Song of- 
the Bell,” photographs of Gen. Israel Putnam’s 
Headquarters at Cambridgeport, Massachusjfts, 
and nails from the same. 

M. Sweetser, military bu^ons, jewelry, &c. 

Col. G. Tufts, Nelson B. Weed, cut flowers. 

Judge E. Lander, cane. 

Charles Sewall, smoking cap. 

Lyons & Sesser, small flags. 

A Word for Wives. 

Little wives, if ever a half-suppressed sigh 
finds place with you, or a half-unloving word 
escapes you to the husband whom you love, let 
your xeart go back to some tender word in those 
first-love days; remember how you loved him 
then, how tenderly he wooed you, how timidly 
you responded; and if you can feel that you have 
grown unworthy, trust him for the same fond 
love now. If you do feel that through many 
cares and trials of life you have becomeless love¬ 
able and attractive than you were, turn—by all 
that you love on earth, or hope for in Heaven— 
turn back, and be the pattern of loveliness that 
won him, be the “dear one” your attractions 
made you then. Be the gentle, loving, winning 
maiden still; and doubt not, the lover you ad¬ 
mired will live forever in your husband. Nestle 
by his side, cling to his love, and let his confi¬ 
dence in you never fail; and my word for it, the 
husband will be dearer than the lover ever was. 
Above all things, do not forget the love he gave 
you first. Do not seek to “ emancipate ” your¬ 
self—do not strive to unsex yourself, and become 
a Lucy Stone, or a Rev. Miss Brown, but love 
the higher honor ordained by the Saviour of old 
—that of a loving wife. A happy wife, a blessed 
mother, can have no higher station, needs no 
greater honor. 


“French Leave.” —The Employe, a Paris 
paper, has the following story; “One Monday 
morning a clerk applied to his superior for per¬ 
mission to be absent forty-eight hours on some 
family affairs, and received an affirmative answer. 
However, he did not appear the whole of the 
week, and no one knew to what cause to attribute 
his absence. On the following Monday he re¬ 
appeared at the regular hour. ‘ Well, Monsieur,’ 
demanded his superior, ‘why have you stayed 
away all the week?’ * You, sir,’ replied theclerk, 
‘gave me permission.’ ‘Il’criedthe chief; ‘I 
gave you leave for forty-eight hours only, and 
not for six days ?’ ‘1 beg your pardon, sir,’ an¬ 
swered the .young man, ‘I have only taken the 
exact time which you granted me. We work here 
eight hours a day, but six times eight are forty- 
eight! I certainly had no occasion to ask your 
permission for the night, any more than for the 
hours which I do not owe to the administration.’ 
This was logic; but since that day the chief spe¬ 
cifies by administrative hours the duration of the 
leave he grants.’ 


“ I thank God,” (writes Washington Irving) 
“ I was born on the noble banks of the Hudson! 
I think it an invaluable advantage to be born and 
brought up in the neighborhood of some grand 
and noble object in nature—a river, a lake, or a 
mountain. We make a friendship with it—we 
in a manner ally ourselves to it for life. It re¬ 
mains an object of our pride and affections, a 
rallying point to call us home again after all our 
wanderings.” 


Hit anb |jotar. 


“Neque somper toudit arcum Apollo. 
“Mirth that with wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides.” 


-Helen B-sends us the following: 

Said a gent once contending how high in the 
scale, 

Stood man above woman so feeble and frail, 

“ When the trial of virtue in Eden began, 

Satan dared not present his temptation to man.” 
“Nay,” answered the fair one, “say not what 
he dared, 

The old serpent knew that some pains might be 
spared, 

For, thought he, if I just get the man in my 
chain 

The most difficult part of my task will remain; 
But should I succeed the fair Eve to allure, 
Adam follows of course, and then both are 
secure. 

So cease your proud boast of man’s freedom and 
own, 

If superior either, that woman ’* the one, 

Since a woman could overcome Adam, poor elf, 
But to overcome woman took Satan himself.” 

[Very good, Helen; but as we like fair play we 
give the other side of the story :] 

When Satan first to make mischief began 
He gulled the poor woman; she gulled the poor 
man. 

This Moses asserts; from hence we infer, 

That woman rules man, and the d-1 rules 

her. * 


Two men returning from a night’s lark saw the 
sun rising over the hills, when one of them re¬ 
marked, “ Say—hie—Bill, that moon shines 
splendid, don’t it?” 

“Get out,you fool you, that’s the—hie—sun.” 

“ No—hie—I bet you it’s the moon.” 

After arguing for some time they agreed to 
leave it to the first person they met for decision. 
Meeting one a short time after in very much the 
same condition, Bill asked, “ Say, my friend— 
hie—this fellow and I got a—hie—difference of 
opinion about that luminary there. Can you 
tell us if that’s the sun—hie—or the moon.” 

The stranger braced his back anainst a lamp- 
post with his eyes upturned, replied: “Sun— 
hie—moon—hie—sun—hie—moon—hie—fact is 
I’m a stranger in these parts—hie—and I don’t 
know whether its the—hie—the sun or the moon.” 

-In the city of Booklyn there is a Baptist 

church, the members of which are not exactly a 
unit on the subject of immerson. At a meeting 
of church officers, on one occasion, a certain per¬ 
son, not remarkable for purity of life, sent in a 
request for admission into their fold. One of the 
committee, a rather rough man, on hearing the 
name of the individual, exclaimed: “That man 1 
Well, if that man is to be admitted into the 
church, he ought to soak over night!” 

-“There,” said Jinks’ landlady, as she 

gave him a piece of old cheese—“ that is out of 
the biggest cheese I ever saw.” “ Yes,” replied 
Jinks, peering curiously into the crevices of the 
lump; “it is certainly some of the all-mity-est 
that has fallen under my observation since I can 
remember.” 

A,preacher in New York has been preaching 
against tilting hoops. He professed his ignorance 
of the revelations made by the fashion at operas 
and theatres, as he never went there but added : 
“I cannot shut my eyes to the abomination when 
it is in front of me on the street.” 

An old fellow out West, on seeing the remains 
of his late wife lowered into the grave,exclaimed, 
with tears in his eyes: “ Well, 1 have lost hogs, 
and I have lost cows, but I never had anything 
to cut me up like this !” 

-What sort of ability makes the best poli¬ 
tician? Answer. Lie-ability. 





















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For tile Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of THE ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE,” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsj'lvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 

The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

■William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Bead. 
Samuel Wilkeson 
Merton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Francis Do Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Nealy. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 

Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Waj^ Beecher. 


Mrs. Lippincott, (Grace Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 

COMMITTEE OP LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President, 

Mi's. -Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary WelleB, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to tho number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut, General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 

Lawrence Wilson, o. G. Firmin, 

W. C. Porter. B. P' Cutter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhallt L. E. Dudley, 

Sergt- F. E. Dake, Col. G. M. Van Burcn, 

J. H. Simpson, Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 

W. H. H. Bates, J. J. Bryant, 

A. J. Bennett, Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 

Maj. H. A. Hall. 


The magnificent set of silver to be pre¬ 
sented to the citizen of the District of Co¬ 
lumbia receiving the highest number of 
votes, was on exhibition at the Independent 
Table last evening, and attracted consider¬ 
able attention by its elegant design and 
beautiful finish. 


THE PERIL OF OUR COUNTRY. 

BT E. G. CHURCH. 

Drunk with liberty, our people have 
reached a point which, to say the least, is 
perilous in the .extreme. The freedom of 
conscience, speech and action, our pilgrim 
fathers fled from oppression to obtain, is 
the birthright of man, and though human 
legislation may dwarf this attribute of a 
sublime life, yet it cannot entirely divest 
us of the grand title ; but in order that we 
may be ennobled by the possession of this 
inherent right, and elevated as a nation to 
the high standing a free people ought to 
have, the purest virtue is necessary. 

Notwithstanding the written and spoken 
volumes in regard to the beauties of an 
equal social condition, there is as much of 
caste and aristocracy in America to-day as 
can be found in kingdom or empire. The 
all-absorbing idea is how to make money, 
because money, in the absence of hereditary 
titles and purple robes, will secure position, 
and furnish an opportunity to impress upon 
others the idea of superiority, and the suc¬ 
cess of these efforts establishes boundaries 
to rank. 

From pulpit and rostrum it has long been 
sounded in the ears of the multitude that 
“ nothing is impossible to him who wills,” 
and poets have sung to us that— 

“ Lives of great men all remind us, 

We can make our lives sublime; 

And, departing, leave behind us, 
Footprints on the sands of time.” 

This has a very musical ring to it, and, 
no doubt, has awakened the ambition of 
more than one aspiring young man, and so 
far it is good; but how sublimely untrue it 
is. On the marble leaves of cemeteries 
we read the names of millions of slumberers 
who lately were waging the battles of life 
with the same hopes that animate us, with 
the same mad ravings of ambition, but of 
all this number who inhabit the city of the 
dead, how many are known to us to-day ? 
How many have left “ footprints on the 
sands of time ?” The cemeteries of another 
hundred years will be like those of to-day. 
Soon we shall be in the sleep that, has 
neither dreams nor waking. The world of 
ambition, that is to-day leaping and bound¬ 
ing after fame, will soon pass, from the 
vestibule into the great audience room of 
immortal life; our places will be occupied 
by others, and other hands will complete 
the task we have begun, yet how few of us 
will have even a headstone to mark the 
spot where ambition died. The stars shine 
on the waters to guide the seaman, and on j 
the desert to light the pathway of the weary 
traveler; so it is destined for some men to | 
unfold great truths to guide the world, | 
while it is for others, like the seaman and ' 
the traveler, simply to be guided. 


The spirit of independence pervades our 
whole social system, and the desire to sub¬ 
ordinate by presenting claims to originality, 
holds every man to have or construct a 
policy of his own. In order to divest the' 
democratic principles of our government 
of the semblance of aristocracy, a limit 
has been placed upon the time of holding 
office, of one, two, four, or six years, and 
each succeeding incumbent proceeds at 
once to reduce his policy to a rule, which 
of course conflicts with the one just closing. 

By this conflict of legislative, judicial, 
and executive authorities, every depart¬ 
ment of our government is continually dis¬ 
turbed, and every year finds us sinking 
deeper and deeper into the difficulty,which, 
if not remedied, will eventually work the 
overthrow of Republicanism. The fault 
is in our system of education, beginning 
with the nnrsery. Children are permitted 
to grow up totally ignorant of the com¬ 
monest principles, and become citizens of 
a government whose machinery they can¬ 
not operate, and whose political' economy 
is to them a mystery. 

They are taught, both by example and 
precept, that the great end atiTl aim of life 
is to make money, regardless of the means 
necessary to its acquirement, regardless of 
the great sacrifice of principle that must 
unavoidably attend such a contest, regard¬ 
less of the duties they owe as citizens to this 
great nation. A radical change is desired 
in the education of the American youth, 
which is nothing less than a change in the 
character of the country; and unless that 
change is wrought, a deeper devotion to 
principle awakened, a higher and puaer 
love of virtue developed, we shall stop short 
in the progress of the war for universal 
liberty. Teach the rising generation, the 
desolate orphans who have fallen to our in¬ 
heritance, the good ways of virtue, patriot¬ 
ism, political economy, and the duties of an 
intelligent existence, and our country is 
safe. 

We have received several communica¬ 
tions acknowledging the receipt of various 
articles of value from the hands of Mrs. 
President Johnson. 

Occupying an exalted position, as the 
wife of the Chief Magistrate of the nation, 
the restraint of etiquette will not permit 
her to take a personal part in the workings 
of our Fair, but we feel sure that her heart 
beats responsively to the generous feelings 
of our lady managers and committees, and 
that the interest which her kindness evinces 
in the success of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ 
Orphans’ Home, is not deeper or truer in 
the heart of any lady in the land. 

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ICHABOD ONCE MORE. 

Washington, June 22, 66. 

Mistur Editur: I tuk a small tower uv the 
Fare on my own huk. I was konsidurably 
pleased tu see such a display uv gud & pretty 
things, but sur it made me mellenkoly to think 
that with awl the tork of Pestilence & Kolera 
Bumshels the old Folks don’t no no bettur than 
tu allow a ripe mellen tu bee around, thereby 
tempting the yung to use such unholsome Frute; 
fur feer uv sum axident ocuring I enklose sum 
more annekdotes fur ure valuable shete as lafter 
will kure enemost awl diseses. 

I am ures 

Ichabod.* 

If Ichabod had tal^§u our advice not to 
indulge his “towering rage,” he would 
have escaped his “melon-colic” attack. If 
he persists in bothering the “ Old Folks,” 
they may compel him to relieve “young 
Nep” at the Fountain. He might usefully 
employ himself at the rostrum in butting 
erratic Trains from the track. We have 
no doubt he is good at butting. 


FLANNERY’S BUSTS. 

In noticing the busts on the Independent 

m e t , ri j. i .Wits. Oilier a uetu or oua-Aiug un uui pan, nc »»» 

iable, in our paper oi last Saturday, we * , . .. • , 

’ r r j > srenerous enough to furnish the names of all the 


said we did not think they could be sur¬ 
passed. The spiteful little negative played 
truant, and made us say we did think what 
we did not. Perhaps it was in revenge 
for our omitting to record the fact, so cred¬ 
itable to Mr. Flannery’s 'heart, that the 
busts themselves were donated to the Fair. 


The managers of the National Gift Con¬ 
cert, through Major W. S. Morse, secretary, 
have handed to Mrs. Kearon, of the Inde¬ 
pendent Table, 2,500 tickets, the receipts 
from which are for the benefit of all the 
orphan asylums of Washington, without 
regard to creed. 

These tickets can be obtained of Mrs. 
Kearon at the Independent Table, of Mrs. 
Y. C. Morris at the New York Table, and 
of the lady managers of the different insti¬ 
tutions for whose benefit the donation is 
given. 

WANDERINGS. 

We were cogitating last evening, during our 
walk down the avenue, upon the very serious 
matter of a subject for this instalment of our 
“ Wanderings.” Upon reaching the Fair Build¬ 
ing we were astonished to meet our old chum 
Tom Brown, who, it seems, had been in Wash¬ 
ington for a fortnight. After chatting sometime 
upon the recollections of the past—pleasant ones 
they are, too—Tom suddenly said: ‘‘By the way, 
J-, 1 have something to show you.” 

Seizing our arm, he hurried us on at a fearful 
pace,considering our debilitated condition—abso¬ 
lutely, we had been livingon water-ices all day— 
past the New York, Kentucky, National and 
District Tables, and as we reached the next one 
he stopped. 

We took a long breath, and awaited further 
developments, when with rapidity of utterance, 
truly marvelous, he enumerated every article, of 


importanceorotherwise,upon theMichigan table. 
He expatiated upon the merits of a ladies’ Dress¬ 
ing case, used superlative adjectives in speaking 
of the Perfumery .case, spoke in glowing terms 
of the Wreath made of various seeds, knew the 
history, chemical and commercial, of the gypsum 
of which those quaint paper weights are cut, 
gave Italian phrases with bad pronunciation in 
commenting upon the bust of the late lamented 
President Lincoln, could tell every corner and 
closet in the Doll’s House—in short, from his 
conversation we judged that he had the highest 
possible opinion of the Michigan table; and to 
cap the climax, he became perfectly eloquent in 
describing the constant labor and self-sacrificing 
efforts made by the ladies in charge on behalf of 
the orphans. His grandiloquent periods ended, 
we asked, “ Well, Tom, what were you going to 
show us? ” A look of unutterable contempt, a 
tone of most \vithering sarcasm—and he ex¬ 
claimed, “ You are an appreciative fellow, ain’t 
you? Prettiest girl in the room, and you didn’t 
see her! ” We looked again —and we believe 
Tom’s right. We begged him to introduce us, 
but he would not; said “ he didn’t know her very 
well himself,” &c. All gammon— he’s afraid of 
.ms. After a deal of coaxing on our part, he was 


ladies at the Michigan table, viz: Mrs. McNair,- 
the Misses Arnold, the Misses Barton, (one of 
them is Tom’s admired, but the mean fellow 
wouldn’t even tell us the first name,) Mrs. Burch¬ 
ett, and Mrs. Corington. 

They have here a “Cure for Broken Hearts,” 
which may be very good in its way, but as such 
a fracture is not laid down in our copy of Erich- 
sen’s Surgery we cannot say whether or not the 
treatment is orthodox. There was no use in try¬ 
ing to get Tom away from the Michigan Table, 
so wishing him luck, we left, and in half a sec¬ 
ond were with the Vermont folks. 

At this table there is everything that fancy 
can devise in the way of ladies goods; toilet sets, 
several photograph albums, elegant vases, cush¬ 
ions, bead-work, mouchoir cases, embroidery, 
&c., &c., make up a list from which the most 
fastidious could not refine choosing. The very 
beautiful specimen of embroidery intended for a 
sofa pillow, is continually admired, and justly 
too. The ladies in attendance are Miss F. W. 
Hall, Mrs. McLeod, Miss Bascorn, and Miss 
Fred. Hall, who kindly furnished us with all the 
information relative to their wares,and expressed 
their high appreciation of our columns. 

We didn’t feel like writing much more, be¬ 
cause at this stage of our “Wanderings” we spied 
Tom, still at the Michigan Table, and we hurried 
home to read “Webster’s Unabridged,” on the 
subject of Jealousy. 

The note on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 390; Sherman, 366; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 56; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 24; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 14. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed us follows: Harris, 700 ; 
Doolittle, 812; Poland, 1.51; Trumbull, 123; 
Cowan, 19; Sherman,*55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 14; 
Wade, 7; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 


sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 141; G.C. Smith,135; 
Whaley, 90; Morrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 40. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 20; 
Charles Knap, 23; Cornelius Wendell,23; Maj. 
Hall, 7; J.B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. 01mstead,5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 4; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 277; Grant, 77; Johnson, 98 ; Stanton, 
46; Chase,25; Colfax, 56; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 33. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


|£NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL TIIE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sign!, Gridin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield,and many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Ilarlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For safe, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


rjHIE 


HE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,0011. 

JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


IJlIlE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank, js now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ilde at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. ' 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 
-gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
mouths if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Scc’y. 

Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


F IREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
,$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 

S SAMSTAG, 

. Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 



































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 

T?IRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 


H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
ft^ONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 

jJITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, — 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 
EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in Now York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 

AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the Now 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormcr bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1664, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We*receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch* 

JgROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


r £HE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 


OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av.pbet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by CongrcBS. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vi6e-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL ‘ " _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 

MERCHANT TAILORS ^ 

and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON* D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


A. COFLIN & (JO’S 


NATIONAL 

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CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


l^p’Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
I to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th at., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table do haute from 12i to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS, 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREEt, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Coilnecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 *00 

Atlantic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. CW LEWIS, Commissioner, 

Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM! I ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Comer TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER'3 ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. * 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

‘ F street , between 9 tk and 10«/t streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
live of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. f 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 

M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

JjARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

T?OR|RENT, 

F Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparences 
painted and ornamented 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


■POK THE LADIES. 

T S. Heller, 34 Market Space, "bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. WYLIE. 


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])OGAN & WYLIE, 

1) Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets,” above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square.) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY & CO., 

*) Expensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

W M. R. RILEY & BRO., 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. ^ 

flgjp*One Price, and that the Lowest. _ 

W. COLLEY, 

Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

j^AU articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped ar.d Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sowing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 

f R. FOLEY, 

f) . Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene* 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 4 

fj Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


h: 


H. & II. I. GREGORY, 


'J» Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H ENRY BAYLEY & CO., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 
p WHEELER & SON, 

fl/* Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C- 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chaudeliers on hand. 

WEBB & BEVERIDGE, 

if Late Chas. S. Fowler <fc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in Chiua, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery. Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

g!!*pGoods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

I) A. HILL <fc CO., 

II « Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 
UEATON HOUSE, 

u Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School aud Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. <fc O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and’furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station* 
ery, &.o. 

H LANCHARD & MOHUN, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D^t., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C._ 

jltcKNEW & BELL, 

lU Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

OAMUEL TILSTON, 

O Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

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B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

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Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


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W. BURCHELL, 

« Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles; Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

£A/? SEVENTH STREET. PAri 

tJUO S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of JUO 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Wareroomsand Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth aud Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. Jtfo. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

JJ. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I aud K streets, Washington, D. C. 

DLANNERY BROTHERS, 

L Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth aud Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

T> H' STINEMETZ, 

Di Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
Btreet. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abuudance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &.c. 
§ 3 p*Price 8 on the decline. 

ITT ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

>V First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

U Hatter and Furrier,.Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

C\ EORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

VJ Wholesale and Retail Dealersin Fine Havana Cigars, 
<fcc., Nos. 276 aud 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 

JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 

Post Office Box 90£, Washington, D. C. 

• ■■ 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, aud attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 

JJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or faucy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a mouth hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

T EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

Li Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought, and sold. 

ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AN1) COMMERCIAL 

Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildiugs near corner of Seventh street. 

Tins company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accorhmoda- 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a sharo of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

J. STEER, 

. Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 


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C. WILLARD'S 

1 Ebbitt House, eoruer ef Fourteenth and F streets, 


Washington, D. C. 


• Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. aud Canal 

pEIG ART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
II Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office 
J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

OTEVENS’, HATTERS, ~~ 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 
-»_ 

T7IRE INSURANCE, 

1 Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N. Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kiluourn. j. m. Latta. 

K ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh aud F Sts., 
buy and sell aud exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 


T he best soda water, 

With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue aud Third street. J. S. JONES. 


J B. OLCOTT & SON 


Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, ‘single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

n ORATIO MORAN, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No! 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF & BEHREND, 

\T Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, &c., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, SVashington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., “ 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Toas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


B 


RYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 


Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 


VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 


To those who desire a Practical Education. 

• Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and lias charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
u rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, £60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


JOHN R. ELVANS &. CO., 

t/ Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


lyjILBURN S SODA WATER, 

JjJL from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif 
teenth street. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D aniel waldron. m. d, 

homoeopathic physician. 

Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. in. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday,Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


TjlREDERLCK HUGLE, 

X 1 Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B ARROW &. CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty; 

What 25 cents and £1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He' is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co ; s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


JN 


ATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DIJBANT &, BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, £1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeitiug and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, Issued on sound live*. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


0 r p I) a n 0 ’ SUfflocat*. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(fc^No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


rj|HE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING. 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in Its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

'‘Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 



UNN & CO., 


Proprietors of the 


SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 


Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Oflices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,} Washing 
_ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

rpHE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the ^Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES-DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 


LEWIS JOHNSON. 
WILLIAM ORME. 
THOS. FERAN. 
GEORGE PARKER. 

JOHN 


FRANCIS S. WALSH. 
WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 
HITZ. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and \#aluables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country- 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P IIILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C. f 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents - Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18. 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

^ 1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N... 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4,000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4,000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway*s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set...... 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $60*0 each. • 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 009 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6,000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 * 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1,500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each.... 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1,250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c , $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Teaand Tablespoons, &c., $2to $5each. 25,000 
10,000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14, 000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total.. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can Witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, aud if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forw-ard their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National • 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. — MAJOR H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ aud Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E, CaPEHART, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. — J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should iu all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C’., 
Wis.; Gen. John II. Ketcbam. M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.: Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C.. Conn. ; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N* Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 

I J. B. Grlnnel.M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 


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“With Malice towards None; with. Charity for All.” 



VOL. I. 

WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 27, 1866. 


No. 15 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

BERKSHIRE IN JUNE. 

BY REV. WILLIAM C. RICHARDS. 

June’s queenly robe is on the Berkshire hills, 

Velvet of green with blossoms all aflame, 

That put the sheen of regal gems to shame; 

And whose warm breath the air with fragrance fills. 

Infectious Joy comes tinkling from the brooks, 

That leap and glide beneath the maple’s shade, 

Or where the elms their leafy tents have made, 

For sweet delights to ambush in their nooks. 

An emerald sea, tossed into billowy crests, 

That sink not when the winds are hushed in sleep, 
But tower aloft for aye, and grandly keep 
Watch o’er the homes that nestle on their breasts; 

Our humble homes that scanty luxuries yield— 

Yet girt with grace, no architect may build ! 
Pittsfield, Mass. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

MICKY AND THE EXCISEMAN. 

To a village that skirted the sea, 

An Exciseman one midsummer came, 

But prudence, between you and me, 

Forbids me to mention bis name. 

Soon Michael lie chanced to espy, 

As cask on his napper he bore, 

With six gallons of brandy or nigh ; 

And where is the head can bear more ? 

Said the Exciseman, “ Let’s see your permit? ” 
Ssid Mike, “ ’Taint canvanient to show it; ” 

“ Kind, sir, I am not to be bit, 

You’ve smuggled that goods and you know it;— 

“ Your prog to find market you’ve brought, 

For seeing you’ve paid no excise, 

As the customs have setiled you ought, 

I seizes your tub as my prize.” 

“ Now, don’t be so hard,” said poor Mike ; 

The Exciseman was deaf to complaint; 

“ Why, thin, take it,” says Mike, “ if you like, 
For I’ve borne it ’till ready to faint.” 

Six miles in hot sunshine they trudged, 

Till on them they’d scarce a dry rag; 

The Exciseman his labor ne’er grudged, 

But cheerfully carried the keg. 

To the custom-house in the next town, 

’Twas yet some three furlongs or more, 

When says Mike, “Pray, set your load down, 
For this here, sir, is my cottage door.” 

Tother cried, “I thank you, friend, no, 

My burden just yet I sha’nt quit; ” 

“ Thin,” says Mike, “ before you do go, 

I’ll get you to read my permit.” 

“ Your permit! why not show it before ? ” 

“ Because it came into my nob, 

By your watching me while on the shore, 

Your worship was wanting a job— 

Now I’d need of a portlier, d’ye see, 

For that load made iny bones fit to crack; 

And now, sir, I thank you for me, * 

And wish you a pleasant walk back.” 

Washington, June 22, 1866. 


When Dr. Johnson was asked whether he be¬ 
lieved Dr. Dodd capable of writing dissertations 
when under sentence of death? “ Why, yes, 
sir,” said he, “ when a man knows he is to be 
hung, it wonderfully concentrates his ideas.” 


For the Orphans’ Advocate. | 

A SKETCH. 

“ She is liberal I grant—but it is not the sort of 
giving which comes from the heart, or goes to 
the heart.” 

“You depreciate her generosity.” 

“Because it costs her no effort, no sacrifice, 
hardly a thought. She gives thousands away 
I where a little heroine, of whom I will tell you, 
j gave only a few dollars; but there was a sublime 
spirit of self-abnegation in the giving of the 
young girl. You shall judge. 

“You know, my friend,Mrs. J-was left a 

widow with three children, a girl and two boys. 
You have heard nothing of her since?” 

“Not a word, do tell me.” 

“Mrs. J- lived in our great metropolis. 

She took in sewing, which she accomplished by 
the aid of a sewing machine, worked by a faith¬ 
ful servant, who remained true to her in her fallen 
fortune. The daughter graduated early at the 
public school, and began to teach, working not 
only all day in the hard service, but even keep¬ 
ing one of the evening schools,which are attended 
by a class of boys and young men, often of the 
roughest sort. With her small salaries, this 
child, she was not yet eighteen, clothed herself 
and half supported her mother and two brothers. 
Of course they lived in the humblest way. You 
would say she might be excused from looking 
after those poorer still.” 

“ I certainly should.” 

“ Well, I will tell you an illustrative incident. 
One evening the mother said, “ Emmie, with my 
other work, to-day, has come home'several dozen 
beautiful pocket handkerchiefs. You sew so ex- 
quisitly that I think I will let you have them to 
do. They are to be hemmed by hand, and you 
can do them in your odd moments.” 

The girl said, “ Well, mother, I believe I will 
take your offer—doing what I please, of course, 
with the money paid for them.” 

“ Certainly, and I hope you will try to buy 
; yourself a muff. You need one sadly.” 

Mrs. J-, who told me the story, says she 

saw occasionally a little pile of the handkerchiefs 
ready for their employer, and once heard Emmie 
say: “1 must finish these before my evening 
school begins.” And that was all she thought 
of it, except that she joaid to Emmie the money 
when all done—sayiug,“ Enough for a nice gray 
squirrel muff, daughter. I am very glad you can 
get one.” 

That day a storm cleared off, and the north¬ 
west wind drove the mercury so low that great 
suffering came in the night to the poor in that 

crowded city. Mrs. J-remembered an Irish 

woman living in the cellar of the house, whose 
upper rooms she occupied, who went out wash¬ 
ing, and who had two or three little ones. She 
went down just after dark to see how well pre¬ 
pared she was to bear the cold. 

The woman was sitting before a little stove, 
rosy with heat; and the room had an unusual 


air of comfort. But its occupant was leaning her 
head on her hands, crying fast and loud. The 
children were sound asleep, and this vehement 
demonstration of the mother astonished Mrs. J—. 

“Are you ill, Katie? Have you had any bad 
news? ” 

“ Oh no, Mrs. J-, no indeed, but your little 

daughter! Your angel daughter! God bless her 
little heart; God keep her from all sorrow.” 

“ What is it, Katie ? ” 

“You see this fire, M’am, and here, these 
coals,” opening a side room or baok cellar,where 
lay a half ton of coal. “ I went away this morn¬ 
ing and left Phill and Biddy freezing, and my 
tears fell all day whin 1 washed and whin I had 
a moment to stop and nurse Janie—you know, 
m’am, I takes her wid me—for thinking of the 
cold home and my darlints like to perish. 1 gits 
home just before dark, and found this little stove 
up and a-goin,the coals put in, a tay kettle mak¬ 
ing music, and bread and butter and a bit of mate 
spread on my table. The children were wild like 
wid their pleasure in their comfort, and they let 
me know how Miss Emmie, the Lord love her, 
swate creature, had been in and had it all done 
and gone out just as she saw me comin. Was 
there iver such a saint out of Heaven? ” 

This was told with much weeping on both 
sides—the mother could not tell me of it without 
tears herself. “And ” she added, “ a score at 
least of those handkerchiefs were hemmed before 
day break by the light with which we were 
getting her early and scant breakfast.” With 
this fresh in my mind, you will see why I did 
not feel overwhelmed because Miss Florence and 
her mamma made such large subscriptions; and 
some others gave freely—and —so publicly to our 
good cause. This is well; we are glad of it; true 

it is such different* giving ’from Emmie J-s 

that the two virtues cannot be classed together. 
My heroine is a dainty little creature, fair and 
graceful as a lily. I only fear she is killing her¬ 
self, and I am constantly trying to plan an easier 
pleasanter and more lucrative an occupation. 
Would not her name, like Abou Ben Adhem’s, 
lead all the rest? ” 


GEMS. 

And thus our life. From the unknown 
To the unknown we sweep 
Like mariners, who cross and hail 
Each other o’er the deep. 

E. Peabody. 


See how beneath the moonbeams smile, 
Yon little billow heaves its breast, 

And foams and sparkles for awhile, 

And murmuring, then subsides to rest. 
Thus man, the sport of bliss and care, 
Rises on time’s eventful sea; 

And, having swelled a moment there, 
Thus sinks into eternity ! 

Moore. 










































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FAIR GOSSIP. 

Meagre material for gossip in the Fair room 
this evening! Where shall we find an “ item”— 
except in the announcement of programme for 
to-morrow night. Speeches, and a visit from 
Lieutenant General Grant and Staff. We need 
some new attraction, and this will not fail. To 
speech-making and hero-worshipping our people 
are committed. 

In honor of the occasion we will dispose of a 
bottle of Champagne at our table—by raffle—lim¬ 
iting to twenty chances, and “ only ten cents a 
chance!” Here is an opportunity to drink the 
health of the Lieutenant General at a fair price. 
We anticipate many competitors for the “prize.” 

Our table awaits contributions, no overtures 
having been made by our Northern friends since 
the opening of the Fair. Where is New Hamp¬ 
shire in this great charity ? Her donations will 
be gladly received at the Rhode Island table, and 
properly credited. 

State pride, like State Rights, is a something 
not easily annihilated, and we have faith that 
New Hampshire, never behind in her “ quota of 
men,” will not falter, when the demand is for 
means to carry out so noble a charity. For ad¬ 
dress, we refer our friends to the “ Fair Direct¬ 
ory” in another column, and shall hope to hear 
from them. 

There sounds the bell for closing—not unwel¬ 
come, for we are weary, and sales have been 
too limited to rally us to-night. It has been a 
dull evening, only redeemed by the occasional 
presence of a friend. 

Since there is no material for writing—and we 
are not afflicted with cacoetlies scribendi to-night, 
we will terminate abruptly. W. W. 

Fair Room, 11 p. m. 


DONATIONS. 

District Table, from Claggett & Littlefield, a 
splendid photograph of Littlefield’s great paint¬ 
ing, the death-bed scene of President Lincoln. 

The ladies at the Independent Table return 
their thanks to Mrs. Rose St.Clair, of Seventh 
street between G and H, for the use of sofas, 
chairs, and tables kindly furnished. 

The ladies at the Michigan Tableacknowledge 
the receipt of some fine lithographic specimens 
of penmanship, presented by the author, Mr. 
Williams. 


No Bnlm. 

Elder T- having occasion to preach in the 

town of'Gilead, chose, what he fancied, the ap¬ 
propriate text, “ Is there no balm in Gilead? Is 
there no physician there? He tells the result: 

It happened that among my hearers was an 
old negro who had lived a great many years in 
the family of the village doctor, and nothing 
could rile the old fellow so quick as the mere sug¬ 
gestion that the doctor didn’t know anything. 
Every time that I repeated the text I noticed the 
old darkey, which 1 attributed to the peculiar 
fervency of the African temperament; but, warm¬ 
ing with the subject, 1 repeated the text with un¬ 
usual pathos, “ Is there no balm in Gilead, and 
is there no physician there?” Old Pomp could 
stand it no longer, and, springing to his feet, he 
said: “ Don’t know noffin ’bout de balm, massa, 
but dere’s jes’good doctor here as dere is in de 
world.” 

The faults of woman may be summed in two, 
They never say the right thing nor the right 
thing do. 


Mr. Nasby Attends a Cliurcli Trial. 

Confedrit A Roads, (wich 1 
is in the Stait uv Kentucky,) V 
June 9, 1866. ) 

They had a ruction in the Church at the Cor¬ 
ners yisterday, wich bid fair to result in a rendin 
uv the walls uv our Zion, and the teariu down 
uv the temple we hev reared with so much care, 
and hev guarded with so much solissitood. When 
I say “ we,” T mean the members thereof, ez the 
church wuz reorganized sence the war, by re¬ 
turned Confedrit soljers and sich Dimokrats ez 
I am the only regleriy ordained Dimokratic pas¬ 
ter in these parts, I ginerly conduct the services, 
and hentz hev insensibly fell into a habit uv 
speekin uv the church ez “my” church, and I 
feel all the solissitood for its spiritooa! and tem¬ 
poral welfare that I cood ef I wuz regleriy or¬ 
dained its paster, which I expect to be ef I fail 
in gettin that post offis at the Corners wich is 
now held by a Ablishnist uv the darkest dye, 
wich President Johnson, with a stubberness 1 
can’t account for, persistently refooses to re¬ 
move. 

The case wuz suthin like this: 

Deekin Pogram wuz charged by Elder Slather 
with hevin, in broad daylite, with no attempt at 
concealment, drunk with a nigger, and a free 
nigger at that,in Baseom’s grocery, and to prove 
the charge Deeken Slather called Deekin Penni- 
backer. 

The Deekin wuz put onto the stand, and tes¬ 
tified ez follows: 

“ Wuz in Bascom’s grocery a playin seven up 
for the drinks with Deekin Slather. Hed jist 
beet the Deekin one game and hed four on the 
second, and held high, low, and jack, and wez 
modritly certain uv going out, partikly ez the 
Deekin didn’t beg. Wuz havin a little discus¬ 
sion with him—the Deekin insisted that it wuz 
the best three in five, instead uv the bust two in 
three, just ez though a man cood afford to play 
five games between drinks! The ijee is prepos¬ 
terous and unheard of, and ther aint no prece¬ 
dent for any sich course. We wuz settlin the 
dispootin reglar orthod ox style—he hed his fin¬ 
gers twisted in my neck handkercheer and 1 held 
a stick uv stove wood suspended over his head. 
While in this position we wuz transfixed with 
horror at seein Deekin Pogram enter arm in arm 
with a nigger and— 

The Court—Arm in arm did you say, Bro. 
Pennibacker? 

Witness—Certainly. 

The Court—The scribe will make a minit uv 
this. Go on. 

Witness—They cum in together, ez 1 sed,arm 
in arm, walked up to the bar and drank together. 

By the Court—Did they drink together? 

Witness—They ondeniably did. 

By Myself—The Court desires to know what 
parnlteler flooid they absorbed. 

Witness—Can’t say—spose. ’twas Bascom’s 
new whisky—that’s all he’s got ez the Court 
very well knows. 

By Myself—The Sexton will go at once to 
Bascom’s and procoor the identical bottle from 
which this wretched man, who stands charged 
with thus lowerin hisself, drunk, and bring it 
hither. The Court desires to know for herself 
whether it wuz really whisky. The pint is an 
important one for the Court to know. 

A wicked boy remarked that the pint would 
be better onderslood by the Court if it wuz a 
quart. The bottle wuz, however, brought, and 
the Court, which is me, wuz satisfied that it wuz 
really whisky. Ez the refreshin flooid irrigated 
my parched throat, I wished that trials based 
upon that bottle cood be perpetooal. 

I considered the case proved, and asked Bro. 
Pogram what palliation he hed to offer. 1 set 
before him the enormity uv the crime, and 
showed him that he wuz by this course sapping 
the very foundashun uv the Church and the 
Democratic party. Wat’s the use, I asked, uv 
my preachin agin nigger equality,so long ez my 
Deekins practis it. 1 told him that Ham wuz 
cust by Noer, and wuz condemned to be a ser¬ 
vant unto his brethren—that he wuz an inferior 
race, that the Dimocrisy wuz built upon that 
idea, and that associatin with him in any shape 


that indicated equality wuz either puttin them 
up to our standard or lowrin ourselves to theirn; 
in either case the result wuz fatal. I implored 
Bro. Pogram to make a clean breast uv it; confess 
his sin and humbly receive sich punishment ez 
shood be awarded him, and go and sin no more. 
“Speak up, Bro. Pogram,”sez 1 paternally and 
yet severely. 

Bro. Pogram, to my unspeekable relief, for he 
is the wealthiest member of the congregashun, 
and one we darsn’t expel, replied: 

“That he did drink with the nigger, and wat 
wuz more, he wuz justified in dnin it, for the 
NIGGER PAID FOR TIIE WHISKEY ! !” 

“But shoorly,”! remarked, “it wasn’t nessary 
to yoor purpose to come in with the nigger arm 
in arm, attitood which implies familiarity el not 
effeckshun.” 

The Prisoner—The nigger and I hed bin pilchin 
coppers for drinks, and 1 possessin more akoot- 
ness, had won. 1 took the nigger by the arm, 
fearin that ef I let go uv him he’d dodge without 
payin. They are slippery. 

Overjoyed, I clasped him around the neck,and 
to wunst dismist the charge ns unfounded and 
frivolous. 

“My brethren,” sez I, “the action of Bro. Po- 
grum is not only justifiable, but is coinmenable 
and worthy of imitashun. Ham wuz cust by 
Noer and condemned by him to serve his breth¬ 
ren, and ef Noer hed a clear rite to cuss one uv 
his sons and sell em out to the balance uv the 
boys for all time, we hev ded wood on the nigger, 
for it is clear that he wuz made to labor for ns 
and minister to our wants. So it wuz, my breth¬ 
ren, until an Ape who had power interfered and 
delivered him out of our hand.- Watshelwedo? 
Wat we cannot do by force we must do by finan- 
ceerin. We can’t any longer compel the nigger 
to furnish us the means, and therefore in order 
to fulfil the simpler, we are justified in accom¬ 
plishing by our sooperior skill wat we used to do 
with whips and dorgs. 

“The spectacle uv Bro. Program’s marchin’ 
into Bascom’s with that nigger, wuz a sublime 
spectacle and one well calculated to cheer the 
heart uv the troo Dimekrat. He hed vanquished 
him in an encounter where skill wuz required, 
thus demonstratin’ the sooperiority uv the An¬ 
glo-Saxon mind—he led him a captive and made 
uv him a spoil. 

“Wood, o wood that we all hed a nigger to 
play with for drinks. The case is dismissed, 
the costs to be paid bv the complainant.” 

The walls uv our Zion is stronger than ever. 
This trial, ez it resulted, is a new and strong 
abutment—a tall and strong lower. 

Petroleum V. Nasby, 

Lait Pastor uv the Church uv the Noo Dispen- 
sashun.— Toledo Blade. 


Heart Work. —We are nbt sent into this 
world to do anything into which we cannot put 
our hearts. We hajte certain work to do for our 
bread, anti that is to be done strenuously; other 
work to do for our delight, and that is to be done 
heartily. Neither is to be done by halves and 
shifts, but with a will; and what is not worth the 
effort is not to be done at all. Perhaps all that 
we have to do is meant for nothing more than an 
exercise of the heart and the will, and is useless 
in itself; but, at all events, the little use it has 
may well be spared, if it is not worth putting 
our hands and our strength to.— Ruskin. 


“ Toilette receptions ” are the latest idea in 
New York fashionable society. Hair dressing 
has become such an elaborate affair, and occupies 
so much time, that the belles now receive their 
callers while under the hands of their maids. At 
present their intimates only are admitted, but the 
sex is not lipiiled, and gentlemen are also re¬ 
ceived by Madame in the most charming of 
combing toilets, with the sweetest smiles and the 
prettiest of apologies for the situation. 


-A recent criminal trial at New Orleans had 

a rather novel catastrophe; a prisoner was ac¬ 
quitted, and his own and the counsel for the 
prosecution committed to jail for contempt of 
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CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 


“Neque semper tendit areum Apollo. 
“Mirth that wrinkled care derides, 

And laughter holding both his sides.” 


Epigram. 

As my wife and I, at the window one day, 

Stood watching a man with a monkey, 

A cart came by, with a “ broth of a boy,” 

Who was driving a stout little donkey. 

To my wife I then spoke, by way of a joke, 

“ There’s a relation of yours in that carriage. ” 
To which she replied, as the donkey she spied, 

“Ah, yes, a relation— by marriage.” 

-——A story is related of a man who owned a 
building situated on land belonging to the Michi¬ 
gan Central Railroad. The Superintendent, 
whose chirogaphy is difficult to decipher, sent a 
short letter to Mr. S., the owner of the building, 
ordering him to remove it at once. But it was not 
done; and three months afterward the Superin¬ 
tendent met S., and began to scold him for not 
removing the residence, as desired; when it ap¬ 
peared that the man had received the note, and 
not being able to make out its contents, had sup¬ 
posed it to be a pass over the road, and had been 
riding back and forth all summer on the strength 
ofit. b 

•-Woman is like the ivy—the more you are 

ruined the closer she clings to you. A vile old 
bachelor adds: Ivy is like woman—the closer it 
clings to you the more are you ruined. Poor 
rule that don’t work both ways. Knock down 
that bachelor! 

-A fashionable lady at a watering-place had 

a favorite lap-dog, which she called Perchance. 
“A singular name for your beautiful pet, madam: 
where did you find it? Oh,” drawled she, 
most exquisitely, “ it was named for Byron’s dog. 
You remember where he speaks of it, and says: 
‘Perchance my dog will howl! ’ ” 

- Giving a Character. —“ Do you know 

the prisoner, Mr. Wiggons?” “Yes, to the 
bone.” “What is his character?” “Didn’t 
know he had any.” “ Does he live near you ?” 
“ So near that he has only spent five dollars for 
fire-wood in eight years.” 

-The following is the answer to a letter 

sent to one of those advertising swindlers of 
New York, offering, for a fractional currency, to 
send a “certain and quick mode of getting rich:” 

“Work like the d-1, and don’t spend a 

cent.” 

-Ata naval court martial, lately held, the fol¬ 
lowing dialogue is said to have taken place be¬ 
tween one of the witnesses and the court: “Are 
you a Protestant?” “No, sir.” “ What are 
you then ?” “ Captain of the foretop.” 

Cookery-Book. —“Has that cookery-book any 
pictures? ” said Miss C. to a book-seller. 

“ No, Miss, none,” was the answer. 

“Why!” exclaimed the witty and beautiful 
young lady, “ what is the use of telling us how 
to make a good dinner if they give us no plates!” 

-“Do youconsijlerlager beer intoxicating?” 

“Vel ash for dat I gant zay. I drinks feefty 
to seexty glasses a day, and it never hurts me, 
but I don’t know how it would be if a man vash 
to make a hog of hisself.” 

-“ What is that? ” said the Sunday school 

teacher, pointing to the letter O. 

“ Dunno,” said the urchin. 

“ What do you say when you stub your toes?” 

“ D—n it,” was the precocious reply. 

-Richter says, “No man can either live 

piously or die righteously without a wife.” An¬ 
other says to this, “0, yes ! sufferings and severe 
trials purify and chasten the heart.” 

-A young widow who edits a jiaper in a 

neighboring State says: “ We do not look as well 
ns usual to-day on account af the non-arrival of 
the males.” 


EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs. Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

Refreshment Table—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 


NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (tWO tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Wrn. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

REPRESENTATIVE’S CANE. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

‘office OF “ ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE.” 

In charge of Mrs. Glenn and Miss Naylor. 


Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

. Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

fountain fish ponds. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


A Sweet Philosophy. 

The celebrated teacher, Rabbi Meir sat during 
the whole of one Sabbath-day in the public 
school, instructing the people. During his ab¬ 
sence from the house, his two sons died—both 
of them of uncommon beauty, and enlightened 
in the law. His wife bore them to her bed 
chamber, laid them upon the marriage bed, and 
spread a white covering over their bodies. In the 
evening the Rabbi came home. 

She reached him a goblet. He praised the 
Lord at the going out of the Sabbath, drank and 
asked: 

“ Where are my two sons, that I may give 
them my blessing? I repeatedly looked round 
the school, and I did not see them there. Where 
are my sons, that they, too, may drink of the 
cup of blessing?” 

“ They will not be far,” she said, and placed 
food before him, that he might eat. 

He was in a gladsome and genial mood; and 
when he had said grace after the meal, she thus 
addressed him: 

“ Rabbi, with thy permission I would fain pro¬ 
pose to thee one question.” 

“ Ask it, then, my love,” he replied. 

“ A few days ago a person intrusted some 
jewels to my custody; now he demands them 
again. Should I give them up?” 

“This is a question,” said Rabbi Meir, “which 
my wife should not have thought it necessary to 
ask. What! wouldst thou hesitate or be reluc¬ 
tant to restore to every one his own?” 

“ No,” she replied; “ but yet I thought it best 
not to restore them without acquainting thee 
therewith.” 

She then led him to the chamber, and stepped 
to the bed, took the white covering from the dead 
bodies. 

“Ah! my sons, my sons!” loudly lamented 
the father. “My sons, the light of my eyes, 
and the light of ray understanding! I was your 
father, but you were my teachers in the law.” 

The mother turned away and wept bitterly. 
At length she took her husband by the hand 
and said: “Rabbi, didst thou not teach me that 
we must not be reluctant to restore that which 
was intrusted to our keeping? See, the Lord 
gave, and the Lord has taken away, and blessed 
be the name of the Lord. 

“Blessed be the name of the Lord!” echoed 
Rabbi Meir; “ and blessed be his name for thy 
sake, too; for well it is written; ‘Whoso hath 
found a virtuous wife hath a greater treasure than 
costly pearls. She openeth her mouth with wis¬ 
dom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” 


It is said that the British government, as a 
measure against Fenianism, intend to abolish the 
use of the shillela in Ireland, as its use is consid¬ 
ered dangerous to the security of the Crown. 























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For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

^WEDNESDAyTjUNE 27, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “To the Editor of The Orphans’ Advocate,” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 

Samuel Wilkeson 
Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Francis De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 

Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Nealy. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Han scorn. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 

Mr s. E. D. E. N. S outhworth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. Y. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher, 
race Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 

COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. Y. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mi’s. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 


Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 


Win A. Short, 
Lawrence Wilson, 

W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 

J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 

Maj. 


Secretary. 

O. G. Firmin, 

B. P* Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
J. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 
. A. Hall. 


An official announcement was made last 
evening, to wit: that the Fair will close on 
or about July 6 proximo, and that arrange¬ 
ments have been made to insure the de¬ 


livery of an address every evening during 
its continuance. General Garfield will 


speak to-night, and Lieutenant General 
Grant and staff are expected to be present. I 


MENDICITY. 

“ Every one from Europe must be struck by 
the total absence of mendicity in the New Eng¬ 
land States, and by the exceedingly comfortable 
clothing that the whole population seem to wear. 

It speaks volumes for the government, the edu¬ 
cation, the employment, and the nourishment of ! 
the families in Massachusetts, that less than one \ 
per cent, of the inhabitants, in 1865, were either 
idiots, deaf and dumb, insane, blind, paupers, or 
convicts.” 

So wrote tbe British consul at Boston, j 
less than a year ago; and he might have 
added that not only are tbe native born com¬ 
paratively free from tbe afflicting poverty 
of his own country, and tbe other nations 
of Europe, but their own poor, in our 
country, cease to be paupers. And this 
is not because our people are more char¬ 
itable tbau other good people, who have 
made their names illustrious by the rnonu- ! 
ments of charity they have erected, but 
rather because we are disposed to be just. 
Here every man has an interest in the gen¬ 
eral welfare. He feels not only under an I 
obligation to obey the laws, but under an j 
obligation to see that tbe laws bear equally 
upon all, without distinction in favor of 
classes. 

Class legislation we all know, would soon 
result in a monopoly of privileges for the 
few, as iu Europe, while all the labor and 
expense would be borne by tbe many. 
Wealth and property would then soon be 
absorbed by tbe more artful and dishonest, 
and the masses reduced to dependence. 
Beggary would soon follow. 

We are accustomed to look upon Eng¬ 
land as one of tbe most prosperous and en¬ 
lightened of nations. Yet when we are 
favored with a closer view, we find a scene 
of repulsive destitution from which we turn 
with horror. A small portion of her people 
revel in immense wealth, and make displays 
that dazzle tbe eyes of tbe world, and tbe 
fall of one of her merchant princes causes 
a shock that vibrates throughout tbe world. 
But the brilliancy of diamonds, the gaudy 
display of her merchants’ fine linen and 
purple cannot bide the deep seated wretch- | 
edness and poverty of her masses. 

And all tbe while, her rulers, shunning j 
inquiry into evils at home, busily occupy 
themselves with the affairs of their neigh- 
bors. It is of far more importance, they 
think, that the avenues to wealth and 
grandeur should be kept unobstructed, than’ j 
that their own poor should he fed and 
clothed—not to say housed and instructed— 
for instruction rather belongs to the wealthy, 
since education would but make the poor 
more miserable. 

The aggregation of wealth by the few 
began with Henry VHI, who enriched his j 
favorites with spoil plundered from the poor, :! 
and the system inaugurated by him has i 
been carried out so faithfully by his sue- li 


cessors, that the poor can now only be 
robbed of their labor, their manhood, and 
their reason, hut these their masters do not 
scruple to take when merchandize may be 
made of them. 

William, of Orange, when he landed in 
England, addressed the crowd w 7 ho came to 
welcome him, “ My dear beeples, I comes 
for your goots—for all your goots,” and 
the crowd threw up their hats and hurraed, 
making his speech a national motto. 

It was through loug continued civil wars 
that designing knaves were enabled to 
monopolize the wealth and power of the 
country. When these ceased, they turned 
their attention to foreign countries, and 
have robbed and plundered all who have 
not driven them away by force. In our 
late struggle the English aristocracy labored 
and prayed for the success of the rebellion, 
not because they sympathized with either 
South or North, hut because they wished 
to see us divided, that they might plunder 
both, and reduce us to the condition of 
India or Ireland, or their own toiling and 
degraded millions. 

We have escaped the snare set for us, 
hut it behooves us to he ever on our guard, 
agaiust the introduction of the principles 
and means by which they have accom¬ 
plished their base ends. Let us firmly up¬ 
hold and maintain our national unity and 
system of government—equal rights and 
equal laws for all; and, now that a kind 
Providence has lifted the curse of slavery 
from our land, we cannot too jealously watch 
at the portals, lest the demon, under pre¬ 
tense of cheap labor, or in some other of 
his Protean forms, enter again, and reduce 
our people to the degradation and mendicity 
of the English masses. 

We have received notice some time since 
from several of our subscribers, of the ir¬ 
regular delivery of the Advocate. It was 
not our fault,whose it was we may not say; 
but within the last week the folding and 
mailing department of our paper has been 
under the supervision of Miss Eliza Ward, 
of the Independent Table, and we now feel 
confident that our patrons will have no fur¬ 
ther cause for complaint. 

Taking charge of the paper from the mo¬ 
ment it enters the Fair room, this lady works 
steadily and unostentatiously, in folding, 
packing, and mailing, and in supplying the 
different tables in the Fair building with 
their daily supply. Our warmest thanks 
are tendered to Miss Ward as her assistance 
to us has been really invaluable. 

We call attention to the “Union War 
Chart,” advertised in another column, as 
being a most valuable and ingenious his¬ 
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WANDERINGS# 

We are in the Fair room at half past six p. m., 
and as there are very few present either attaches 
or visitors, we take the opportunity to notice 
what we may under such adverse circumstances. 
The affable lady who has charge of the sword for 
the favorite general, is"early among’the earliest, 
and sits patiently awaiting such accession to her 
already immense list of voters as chance or ne¬ 
cessity may send at this time; and we know she 
will stay at her post during the hot hours until the 
bell shall ring for the closing of the building. The 
sword has been so often and so fully described 
in these pages, hitherto, that it is almost unne¬ 
cessary to comment further upon its merits. 
Voila —the gas is being lit and we can now view 
the beauty of the sword. 

The blade is a'fine Damascus, etched in gold, 
and upon it appears the legend, ‘‘Constitution, 
Union, Liberty.” The hilt is of solid silver 
heavily plated with gold, and upon the grip is a 
solid gold plate, containing a shield in blue enamel 
on which is the American eagle surmounted by 
stars, which stars are simply diamonds. The 
sword is accompanied by two scabbards, both 
heavily plated with gold, the one for service being 
plainer in design, a pair of solid silver spurs, a 
Russia leather belt worked in silver, a general 
officer’s silk sash, and a gold sword knot. Even 
the tuya-wood case for the sword is a magnificent 
affair, being encircled by bands of mother-of- 
pearl, gold mounted, and lined inside with rieh 
blue velvet. 

The whole of the above is a perfect and most 
valuable equipment, and the privilege of voting 
costs but a dollar. 

It will be seen by the vote recorded below that 
General Howard is at present the favorite, and 
that the great struggle for the sword and accom¬ 
panying articles is between his friends and those 
of Generals Sherman and Hancock. 

We are under the impression that the friends 
of the above generals a?e holding their forces in 
reserve, and we are hardly willing to risk our 
reputation as a prophet by giving our opinion of 
the probable result. 

We are assured by an habitue of the Fair that 
Mrs. Barrett, who is in charge of the stand, is 
unceasing in her efforts to increase the number 
of voters, working hard among her friends and 
acquaintances, giving to them upon payment of 
the proper fee the selective franchise,and at night 
is constant in her labors in the Fair room. We 
hardly think she will thank us for giving pub¬ 
licity to her untiring zeal in the cause, but we 
feel it to be our duty to make known her worth. 
We have only to say, in this regard, that it will 
be better for those who intend voting for a favorite 
general, to do so at once, and hot wait until the 
last moment, when, perhaps, untoward circum¬ 
stances may prevent their voting at all, and thus 
perhaps blight their cherished hopes of their 
favorite’s victory. 

From the sword stand to the tables represent¬ 
ing the District of Columbia is but a few steps, 
and the fatigue resulting from even that exertion 
on this hot night, is more than compensated for 
by a sight of the very fine articles for useful and 
ornamental purposes with which the Fancy table 
is covered. 

Everybody knows what fancy articles are, and 
we think that all who want such wares should 


patronize the District Table. The case of wax 
flowers, the splendid Afghan presented by Mrs. 
Lincoln, the model of the ship Constitution, and 
the photograph of Littlefield’s celebrated paint¬ 
ing “ The Death-bed Scene of the late Presiden.t 
Lincoln,” are each worthy of a visit. Mrs.Wm. 

B. Todd and Mrs. David A. Hall are always 
present to wait upon the wants of the fair-going 
public, and their attention and urbanity has, we 
opine, materially contributed to the success of 
the table. 

A pleasant recognition from Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. 

C. Smith, in charge of the Confectionery Table, 
also representing the District—and we stop to 
examine the stores of choice confectionery here 
displayed. They cannot be surpassed, and we 
arc egotistic enough to think we know something 
about such palatable food. 

We have now reached the National table un¬ 
der charge of Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, and after view¬ 
ing the immense valuable stock of articles on this 
table, find we shall have to defer noting them 
until to-morrow evening. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 390; Sherman, 368; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 56; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 24; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 15. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 713; 
Doolittle, 814; Poland, 151; Trumbull, 123; 
j Cowan, 19; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 14; 
Wade, 7; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 142; G.C.Smith,135; 
Whaley, 90; Morrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 44. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 22; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell, 24; Maj. 
Hall, 7; J. B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. Olmstead, 5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 4; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
PI oward, 284; Grant, 77; Johnson, 99 ; Stanton, 
47; Chase,25; Colfax, 56; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 33. 


FRIZES DRAWN. 

Last evening, at the Independent Table, by 
the Hon. D. W. Voorhees, of Indiana, a shell 
card receiver. • 

The Maynard Rifle, at the Massachusetts 
Table, some evenings since was handed last even¬ 
ing, to Gen. A. N. Corss, of .Madison, Wis., 
the lucky winner. 

I At the District Table,a splendid custard stand 
was drawn last evening by No. 55. The name 
of the fortunate holder of this number is quite 
illegible, although the words “ Navy Yard” can 
be made out. 


-A sentimental old bachelor says a woman’s 

heart is the “sweetest” thing in the world; in 
fact, a perfect honey-comb, full of sells. Bee- 
ware. 


It is rumored that young men are reluc¬ 
tant about taking chances in the Toy House 
at the Michigan Table, We think the 
young men are right. If they had any 
“grounds” to hope that the winner would 
be entitled to the House and 'Lotte, the 
lady managers would soon find their list 
filled to overflowing. (N. B. Tom Brown 
aint responsible for the above.) 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


TOIJN D. IIAMMACK, 

J (Above Willard’s) 

HAMMACK’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segars always on hand. 


|£i\(GIIT’3 UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord. Schenck, Sigul, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


T 


TIE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 


OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 

JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


HE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 


This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 


SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 

ROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 
ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 


517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y- 
Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


1 ^1 REMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH 
. ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered bv Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$■200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on tiio most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


S SAMSTAG, 

. Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


B UCKEY &. MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 
















































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ADVERTISEMENTS 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE &. CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke «fc Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
gg^ONE MILLION DOLLARS.* *^ 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 
and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
WASHINGTON, March 29, 1865. 


J|ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notos 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, aud convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch- 

gROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 


AND 

BINDERS, 


J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE ANb FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE. 
492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 
Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON. 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 


Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets. - 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1, 000,000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM ! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM!!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER S 
(LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS <fc CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc "Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 

A. COFLIN & CO’S 


Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions. &c., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. TIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9th and 10 th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the lst«of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the 4i PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “ to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they 6hall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S. J., President. 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


OP Ladies’ Entrance on F Street, ^£3 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
t to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
w’here he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, <fcc. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 12i to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th aud 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


JJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

F or rent, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparent^ 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 



T/OR THE LADIES. 

1 S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, See., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, betwe en Seventh and Eighth streets. _ 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

DOG AN Sc WYLIE, 

i) Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Cloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY & CO., 

'f Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. ______ 

WJ M. R. RILEY Sc BRO.. 

\ V Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

fg^One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

* i . Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania aventfe. 

I invite the special attention of ray friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

fjgpAll articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Teuth and Eleventh 
streets. 


I R. FOLEY, 

f) . Wh< 


Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

r) Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
nousefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats. Refrigerators. Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

1? H. <fc H. I. GREGORY, 

L. Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. See., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H ENRY BAYLEY & CO.. 

Dealers in Coal Oil and’ Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, Sec. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo- 
Bite the Post Office, Washington, D. C. _ 

WHEELER Sc SON, 

J j. Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
Bix doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

p C. MEADOR, 

\J» Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods. Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

A LEX7R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 
rV Successors to J. W. Thompson Sc Co., No. 269 Penn-: 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB Sc BEVERIDGE, 

\\ Late Chas. S. Fowler Sc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods. See., Sec., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

ftl^pGoods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

K A. HILL Sc CO., 

i Plumber Sc Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 
HEATON HOUSE, 

0 Washington City, D. C. John H. Sommes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

V V • Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, See., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


W II. Sc O. H. MORRISON, 

»V • Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and .sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, &.c._ 

pLANCHARD & MOHUN, 

I) Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. 


jyjcKNEW Sc BELL, 


ill Successors to Murray Sc Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-und-a-half aud Sixth 
streets. 

S AMUEL TILSTON, 

Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

•SJOOJJR 

pun q}U3A3<$ jo .xaojoD ‘c95 puu 0{BS9|oqA\. ‘saonbi'q 

pun ‘sauiAV ‘saijooo.it) jfiiuin^ ‘stjox aui^ /»/ \n 

0./6 'HHiLAKS V 030 0J6 

HARBOUR Sc HAMILTON, 

J) Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

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Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


W. BURCHELL, 


1\ i Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
<fcc., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

rAr* SEVENTH STREET. tAP 

JUO s. Heilbrun Sc Bro., Boots and Shoes of «_)U0 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

TT7M. G. METZEROTT Sc CO., 

' V Piano-forte Ware rooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Sc Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

Jj. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

T7LANNERY BROTHERS, 

L Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets. Washington, D. C. 

B II. STINEMETZ, 

. Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, <fec. 
kjp^Prices on the decliue. 

WALL, STEPHENS Sc CO., 

\V First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

u Hatter aud Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

G eorge w. cochran & co.. 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
See., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


pENSIONS AND ARREARS, PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 90i, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes Claims for Pensions, Arrears, 
Pay, and Bounty, Private Horses, &c., lost in service, 
Prize Money, Quartermaster Stores, Commissary Sup¬ 
plies, and attends generally to Business before the various 
Departments and Congress. 

Information cheerfully communicated, without charge, 
to applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


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ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


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C. WILLARD’S 

i Ebbltt House, corner of Fourteenth aud F streets, 


Washington, D. C. 


Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at ikinic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured lor a month lienee, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce aud higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

1 EWIS JOHNSON Sc CO., 

Jj Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

HANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
1) Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfullv solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

H J. STEER, 

1 . Agent for the Wheeler Sc Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machiues. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled. and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

i Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 

R EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office.” 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

OTEVENS’, HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

T7IRE INSURANCE, 
r Room No. 7 Washington Buildin 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. J. M. Latta. 

R ILBOURN Sc LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell aud exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. _ 

THE BEST SODA WATER, 

I With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT Sc SON 

(J . Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

U ORATIO MORAN, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, aud Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

/TOTTHELF & BEHREND. 

VJ Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, See., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON7 BBOTHER & CO.. 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


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RYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 


JJRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship ill the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 

rapidly decaying” and u others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

• Ci.vil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


OHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait,from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(fr^-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


IJMIE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING. 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


jyj-UNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 
and for procuring European Patents. 


T HE JULIHN MAGIC SODA WATER, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 


D aniel waldron. m. d., 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. m. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M Iv. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- 
dav. 


I FREDERICK HUGLE, 

/ Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


OCTAVIUS KNIGHT. Superintendent, 

' 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


rj\ HE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 
(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 
OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 


LEWIS JOHNSON. 
WILLIAM ORME. 
THOS. FERAN. 
GEORGE PARKER. 

JOHN 


FRANCIS S. WALSH. 
WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 
HITZ. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


T HE VERY LATEST NOVELTY! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. lie is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


N 


ATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


n F. CUMMINS. 

\J. Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two dooi* south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


B UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
iug Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT Sc BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of I) and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
j under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
' order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen,use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, | 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

______ : 

P HILP &. SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
I 10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS’ 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, n street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18. 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Spleudid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $G00 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand MelodeoDS, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver "Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Riugs, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1,500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1,250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each.. 27, 000 

10,000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awardB are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. — Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. CapeharT, 
Major M. II. Albergkr, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. — J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
6 tamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Keliian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. lngersoll, M. C.. 
I1L ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J. ; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C.. Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel.M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 



















































































“With Malice towards None; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. 


WASHINGTON, E>. C., JUNE 28 , 1866. No. 16 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE APPEAL OF THE ORPHAN. 

ADAPTED FROM MRS. OI* *IE. 

Stay, lady, stay, for mercy’s sake! 

And hear a helpless orphan’s tale ; 

All! sure my looks must pity wake, 

’Tis want that makes my cheek so pale. 

Yet I was once a mother’s pride, 

And my brave father’s hope and joy, 

But for the Union cause he died, 

And left me a poor Orphan Boy! 

Poor foolish child! How pleased was I, 
When news of the great victory came, 

Along the crowded streets to fly, 

And see the lighted windows flame ! 

To force me home my mother sought, 

She could not bear to see my joy; 

For with my father’s life ’twas bought, 

And made me a poor Orphan Boy. 

The people’s shouts were long and loud, 

My mother, shuddering, closed her ears'; 

“ Rejoice! rejoice! ” still cried the crowd, 
My mother answered with her tears. 

“ Oh ! why do tears roll down your cheek,” 
Cried I, “ while others shout for joy ? ” 

She kissed me, and in accents weak, 

She called me her poor Orphan Boy. 

“ What is an orphan boy? ” I said, 

When suddenly she gasped for breath, 

And her eyes closed ; I shrieked for aid : 

But ah ! her eyes were closed in death ! 

My hardships since 1 will not tell, 

But know no more a parent’s joy, 

Ah ! lady, I have learned too well, 

What ’tis to be an Orphan Boy. 

Oh ! were I by your bounty fed,— 

Nay, gentle lady, do not chide ! 

Trust me, I mean to earn my bread, 

The soldier’s orphan boy has pride ! 

Lady, you weep! What is’t you say ? 

You’ll give me clothing, food, employ ; 

Look down, dear parents, look and see 
Your happy, happy Orphan Boy! 


For the Orphans’ Advocate ] 

HEM l.\ ISC KMT A. 

“ It is the voice of years that are gone ! They roll before 
me with all their deeds.”— Ossian. 

Oh ! speak to me no word of cheer, 

• Let silence hold her reign, 

For gentlest accents even now 
Would fail to soothe my pain. 

Grief’s shadow is upon my brow, 

I feel its withering blight, 

Then do not speak to me of cheer, 

For I am sad to-night. 

The scenes and hopes of former years, 

Come crowding on my mind, 

And with their magic fetters would 
My restless spirit bind ; 

Then do not break the fairy spell, 

That charms me with the light 
Of bv gone homes replete with bliss, 

For I am sad to night. 

If thou wouldst waken music’s tone. 

At the calm twilight hour, 

To elevate the sinking soul 
With its mysterious power,— 

Oh ! let it be some plaintive strain, 

^ That with a calm delight, 

Shall memories of the past revive, 

For I am sad to night. W. W. 


FAIR GOSSIP. 


“Oft expectation fails, and most oft there where, 
most it promises.” This was decidedly the case 
to-night; we counted on a gala occasion—the 
presence of the Lieutenant General, a crowd of 
people, large sales, and a rich harvest of profits. 

Instead however, our enthusiasm was damp¬ 
ened, our table disarranged, our premises flooded, 
and we ourselves thrown in very bad humor— 
all by the rain ! 

Had some manufacturer of umbrellas remem¬ 
bered us with a donation yesterday, our fortune 
would have been made—they were the institution 
of the Fair to-night, and at a premium; but such 
things, like the “ stock market,” can never be 
anticipated. 

We had no speeches, but the Lieutenant Gen¬ 
eral and his family arrived about 9 p. m., and 
were received with hearty applause. They 
passed down the hall, escorted by the crowd, 
pausing at the several tables to note the attrac¬ 
tions, the display being much restricted however 
on account of the rain. 

We received him at the Rhode Island table, 
where he added his name to most of our raffles, 
in a business-like manner, which reminds us of 
Napoleon’s idea—that execution is the secret of 
military success; and this, ourGeneral possesses. 
As he has always “ taken the chances ” in the 
field, and never failed to win, we consider him a 
dangerous competitor with “ one chance in fifty.” 

We were receivinghydropnthictrealmentduring 
the General’s visit at our table. Did he notice 
that the American flag failed to protect us, (from 
the watery element,) although canopied above 
and around? 

We presented him with the “Advocate” on 
parting, that he might know the honor we did 
the occasion in getting up a champagne raffle. 
By the way, we hold a few chances reserved for 

our friend-, and have no doubt lie will take 

the prize olf our hands to-morrow evening. 

We acknowledge witli thanks a donation from 
Messrs.’Sigston & Crocker, a beautiful iced cake. 
In this connection, we express our appreciation 
of the generous consideration made by them on 
all sales for the Fair. , 

Voila '. the end of our sheet and we will not 
monopolize further. W. W. 

Fair Room, June 27, 1866. 


Signs of Prosperity. 

Where spades grow bright and idle swords grow 
dull, 

Where jails are empty,and where barns arc full; | 
Where church paths are witli frequent feet out- j 
worn; 

Law court yards weedy, silent and forlorn; 
Where doctors foot it, and where farmers ride; 
i Where age abounds and youtli is multiplied; 
Where these signs are, they clearly indicate 
A happy people, and well governed State. 


-The sun is like God, sending abroad life, 

I beauty, and happiness; and the stars Like human 
j souls, for all their glory comes from the sun.— 
: Jean Paul. 


Stage Nonsense. 

We were speaking to a friend the other day, 
respecting the merits of a “ celebrated tragedian,” 
when he had occasion to comment on the rant of 
tlie stage—the loud mouthing, the outrageous 
gestures, the furious rolling of the eye, the stride, 
swords that rattle in the scabbard, and all the 
“pomp and circumstance” of the modern drama. 

Fancy this style carried into real life. On being 
introduced to a lady you would say, throwing 
yourself into a splendid attitude, “ Most gracious 
madam, on my knees I greet you,” impressively 
placing your right hand on your heart. 

To a creditor who would not pay: “ Fraudulent 
knave ! payest thou me not? By yonder sun that 
blazes in the zenith, thee will 1 sue, and thou 
shalt see thy impious name flaming the streets 
on posters huge.” 

At dinner: “Now, by my soul, and all my 
highest hopes, those beans are royal. Were I 
Jupiter, beans should grace each kingly banquet. 
What, ho! waiter, bring hither more beans! ” 

To your wife: “ Madam, beware thou dost 
excite me not; else being too hot with wrath I do 
myself some harm. A needle here—a button on 
that shirt—and see it instantly performed. Do 
it! Nor leave the task to me.” 

To your butcher: “Thou ensanguined de¬ 
stroyer of bovines, send me some mutton and 
some beef; and mark you! let it be tenderer than 
love, and sweeter than the bee’s rare burden. I 
would dine to-day.” 

To a friend: “ Excuse a rash intrusion on your 
grade, but hast thou in thy box a portion of that 
plant ranked by the botanist among the genus 
nicotiani?” Or, “ Most noble friend, wilt thou 
partake- with me some strong libation? Thou 
iookest dull to-day; ’twill cheer thy sinking 
heart.” 

Reply: “ Oil, noble soul! alas, not all the wine 
of Bacclianalinn revels could ease the sorrow here 
—here! here! (Left arm struck several times.) 
Oh, what a fool and arrant knave am I, the very 
sport of fortune.” 

This is scarcely more ridiculous than three- 
quarters of the stage nonsense. 


DONATIONS. 

New York Table.—From Senor Romero, the 
Mexican minister, a splendid poncho. 

From Speaker Colfax, a beautiful bouquet. 

From John D. Williams, e3q., a copy of 
Bryant, Stratton & Packard’s interest tables, 
valued at $10. 

/^Supper Room.—Mrs. J. C. Lewis acknowl¬ 
edges the receipt of $36, from the ladies of Green¬ 
ville, N. Y , through Mrs. Sherrill.. f 

From Mr. B. W. Raymond, 200 Lincoln 
Medals, struck for the Great Northwestern Fair, 
held in Chicago a few years since. 

Vermont Table.—Thanks and appreciation are 
both due and freely granted for the following 
generous donation from E. D. Selden, esq., of 
Brandon, Vt: 

One dozen marble paper weights received last 
week. These are of the finest Vermont marble, 
some of them pure white and almost transparent, 
and others beautifully clouded with blue. They 
are chiselled with true artistic skill into the book 
form, showing by their rare and beautiful finish 
the capacity of this marble for the highest pur¬ 
poses of art. 





































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® I) c 0 r p 1) a n s ’ SUuJoccitc 


A CONVERSATION WITH GEN. SCOTT. 

HOW HE ESCAPED BEING SCALPED—HIS OPINIONS ABOUT 
GREAT GENERALS. 

A correspondent of the Jlrmy and Navy Journal 
gives the following sayings of Gen. Scott, during 
a conversation with the writer in April, 1865: 

Lieutenant George Watts, my aid, saved my 
life the morning before the battle of Chippewa. 
The circumstances are as follows: At the mouth 
of Street’s creek, which empties into the JSiagara 
river, immediately adjacent to the battle-field of 
July 5th, stood a house, occupied by a Mrs. 
Street. As there were no males belonging to her 
family, she had applied to me for protection and 
I had given her a safeguard, which was perfectly 
respected, and she made money by selling milk 
and different articles to the American troops. 
She invited me to breakfast with.her, and 1 ac¬ 
cepted the invitation. 1 had just prepared my 
first cup of coffee, and was about to raise it to 
•my mouth, when I experienced the truth of the 
proverb that “ there is many a slip ’twixt the 
cup and the lip.” 

My aid, George Watts, perspiring very freely, 
had risen from the table and stepped across the 
room to another table, near the window, to get 
his pocket handkerchief out of his dragoon hel¬ 
met or casque, which he had previously placed 
there. My cocked hat lay upon the same table, 
and I lost it in consequence. Looking out of the 
window, he turned to me and said quietly but 
significantly, “ In three minutes the house will 
be surrounded by Indians!” 1 set down my 
untasted coffee, rushed from the room, cleared 
the piazza and steps at one bound, and ran “ like 
a man ” for the bridge which communicated with 
our own side of the stream. Thus George Watts, 
by his promptness, saved my life, for the whole 
thing had been arranged by Mrs. Street, with 
the intention of murdering and scalping me. She 
had given the signal by waving something from 
the house as soon as we had set down to break¬ 
fast. 

The same night,after my victory at Chippewa, 

I made Mrs. Street’s house our hospital, and its 
rooms and the courtyard, in which 1 had caused 
tents to be pitched, were filled with our wounded. 
When 1 visited the house I found the treacher¬ 
ous woman and her daughter, a very pretty 
person, attending to the wants of the wounded 
British officers in the second story. I saw the 
latter carrying refreshments to a wounded British 
officer to whom she was engaged to be married. 
As she was moving through the room filled with 
blood from the injuries and amputations, her 
dress was completely drenched to the knee. Both 
mother and daughter avoided catching tny eye, 
and I avoided any attempt to make them catch 
mine, for they were women, and, as such, 1 could 
not feel vengeance, although they had attempted 
to compass my death. As I said before, upon 
this occasion 1 owed my life to Lieut. Watts, 
s # * # # * 

In my opinion Napoleon Bonaparte unques¬ 
tionably was the greatest General of modern 
times; still Frederick was a man of the greatest 
genius and of inflexible character. He can com¬ 
pare with any general of modern times. 

Marshal Saxe was the greatest general of his 
period. IIis “Reveries” were sparks thrown off 
by genius. 

Hoche had true genius for war. Had he lived 
he would have been equal to any general of his 
day. He accomplished as much by his moderation 
and gentleness as he did by his force and soldier¬ 
ship. Witness his pacification of La Vendee. 

For scientific war no one has exceeded Dessaix. 
He also excelled in the landing of troops. 

Napoleon had unbounded confidence in Mas- 
sena as a commander-in-chief. Soult was the 
best strategist of Napoleon’s subordinates; Ney 
was the best for execution. Massena stood next 
to Soult as a strategist and next to Ney as an 
executive officer, but in the combination of their 
peculiar qualities he excelled both. 

Greene was by far the best general of our Rev¬ 
olutionary war. 

The morale of troops, is in proportion to their 
discipline. Old troops possess more than new. 
Such was the case in our Canada army, certainly 
it) my army in Mexico. 


Cure for Fits. 

For a Fit of Passion.—Walk out in the open 
air; you may speak your mind to the winds 
without hurting any one, or proclaiming your¬ 
self a simpleton. 

For a Fit of Idleness.—Count the ticking of a 
clock; do this for one hour, and you will be glad 
to pull of!' your coat the next and work. 

For a Fit of Extravagance and Folly.—Go to 
the workhouse, or speak to the inmates a goal, 
and you will be convinced — 

Who makes his bed of brier and thorn, 

Must be content to lie forlorn. 

For a Fit of Ambition.—Go into the church¬ 
yard, and read the gravestones; they will tell 
you the end of ambition. The grave will soon 
be your bed-chamber, and the earth your pillow; 
corruption your father, and the worm your 
mother and sister. 

For a Fit of Despondency.—Look on the good 
things which God has given you in this world, 
and to those which he had promised His follow¬ 
ers in the next. He who goes into his garden 
to look for cobwebs and spiders, no doubt will 
find them; while he who looks for a flower may 
return into his house with one blooming in his 
bosom. 

For the Fits of Doubt, Perplexity, and Fear.— 
Whether they respect the body or the mind— 
whether they are a load to the shoulders, the 
head, or the heart—the following is a radical cure 
which may be relied on, for we have it from the 
Great Physician—“Cast thy burden on the Lord, 
and He will sustain thee.” 

A Patent Cork Leg. 

Dr. Benjamin Franklin once published what 
he styled “Poor Richard’s Almanac.” It was 
very instructive, not only for its astronomical 
calculations, but for its maxims and anecdotes. 
One of these contained an account of the first ar¬ 
tificial cork leg invented in England. 

As a substitute for natural muscle the inventor 
of that patented leg inserted in itacoilof metallic 
watch-spring, procured from Geneva, which pro¬ 
pelled the machinery it contained, and which he 
warranted, when wound up, to keep the leg in 
motion for a year without any exertion on the 
part of the wearer. No condition was attached 
except that the wearer should give to his other 
leg a corresponding motion. It seemed to be a 
great improvement upon all artificial legs there¬ 
tofore invented; and as legs were needed mainly 
for locomotion, and not for repose, nobody dis- 
S covered, at first, any defect in the invention. At 
I length a French soldier, who had lost a leg in 
i the wars, purchased one and had it made fast to 
his stump—so fast, indeed, that neither himself, 
nor his wife, nor his children, nor his doctor, 
nor his confessor, nor his undertaker, nor his 
sexton could either remove it or arrest its motion. 
It was adjusted to him one morning, and it 
worked very charmingly all thatday. He tripped 
the streets of Paris with it as nimbly as he had 
once done with his natural limb. He was, of 
course, very highly delighted. But after night¬ 
fall his tired body needed repose, and he went to 
bed. Then came the trouble. He could neither 
detach his patent leg nor stop its motion. It was 
wound up for a year. It kept up its predestined 
movements. It kicked the covering from the 
bed; it kicked his wife; it kicked his children; 
it kicked and kicked,and kicked, until it exhaust¬ 
ed his strength and made him mortally sick. It 
then kicked his nurse, his doctor, his confessor, 
his undertaker, and his sexton; and at last ad¬ 
vices it was thumping inside his coffin as it de¬ 
scended into his grave. 

[ -A letter from Springfield, Illinois, in de- 

) scribing the grave of the late President, says: 

| “The vases and smoothed stones of the tomb are 
| already written over in pencil with autographs 
of pilgrims who visited his shrine with a view to 
renew their devotions to country and liberty; 
and the remarks which each one adds are expres¬ 
sions of the most tender affection and confidence, 
such as, ‘I fought three years under his com¬ 
mand, and would fight three more for the same 
cause under the same commander.’ 1 We all 
) loved him.’ ‘He was beloved of all his soldiers,’ 
1 and many others of similar import.” 


511 it airb Junior. 


“Neque semper teuilit arcura Apollo. 

“Mirth that wrinkled care derides, 
And laughter holding both his sides.” 


“Mnltnm in Parvo.” 

1 digs, 1 hoes, 

1 ploughs, 1 mows, 

I gets up wood for winter, 

I reaps, I sows, 

I taters grows, 

And for all I knows 
I’m ’debted to the printer! 

1 do suppose, 

All knowledge flows 
Right from the printing press 
So off I goes, 

In these ’ere clo’s, 

And settles up—1 guess. 

-Who is the first woman mentioned in the 

Bible? Jenny Sis. 

-How to become a real estate agent—marry 

a rich wife. 

-If the doctor orders bark, has not the pa¬ 
tient a right to growl. 

-When is a clock on the stairs dangerous? 

When it runs down. 

How can a duck be obtained when wanted? 
By jumping overboard. 

-Motto for the Dumb Asylum—“Dum 

vivimus vivamus!— Punch. 

-One of a lady’s ways of playing the co¬ 
quette is to pretend .that she never does. 

Delicious Jam. —Getting half squeezed to 
death in a crowd of angels in crinoline. 

-A store keeper advertises ten pounds of 

sausages for a dollar. “ That’s dog cheap!” 

-Desdemona said that her heart was on her 

sleeve. A great many other ladies have their 
hearts upon their dress. 

-In California, after burying the deceased, 

the band comes back and serenades the widow 
—at military funerals. 

-^ lecturer, maintaining before a mechan¬ 
ic’s institute that art could not improve nature 
was overwhelmed by the laughter of his audience 
when one of them inquired—“ How would you 
look without your wig?” 

-In general expression of countenance there 

is said to be a singular resemblance between 
Gustave Dore’s photograph and the portrait of 
Edgar Allan Poe, in the first volume of the 
Whiddleton-Griswold edition of Mr. Poe’s 
works. 

-“They are obviously Teutonic” remarked 

Blifkins, as two ladies of great rotundity of figure 
were passing down Market street. “Judging by 
their Tout-esemble —1 should think so,” answered 
Spodgers. 

A New Brunswick “ shoe clerk” communi¬ 
cates to the Fredonian, as the latest Paris sensa¬ 
tion, that the ladies of that city wear “garters 
with diamond buckles,” which, he says, “look 
exceedingly pretty.” 

-In Mons. Emile Angler’s superb edition 

of La Contagion, just published, occurs this re- 
| markable typographical mistake. Instead of 
“The bullet does not exist that is to kill me,” 
the hero exclaims, “ The poulet does not exist 
that is to kill rue. ” 

-When does a baker’s wife become ona of 

the fixtures of his shop? When she is a little 
lovin’ (a little oven.) 

-Whatever fancy John Bull may have for 

his Uncle Sam, there can be doubt that when he 
sees our iron-clad he will say, “I would like 
Miantonomiah!” “My-aunt-to-know-me-aw!” 































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Billy, tlie Mule. 

The following is from General Marcy’s “Thir¬ 
ty years of Army life:” 

An incident occurred while we were in the 
mountains which struck me at the time as being 
one of the most remarkable and touching evi¬ 
dences of devotion that I have ever known 
evinced among the brute creation. 

On leaving Fort Leavenworth with the army 
for Utah in the previous summer, one of the offi¬ 
cers rode a small mule, whose kind and gentle 
disposition soon caused him to become a favorite 
among the soldiers, and they called him “Billy.” 
As this officer and myself were aften thrown to¬ 
gether on the march, the mule, in the course of 
a few days evinced a growing attachment for a 
mare that I rode. The sentiment was not, how¬ 
ever, reciprocated on her part, and she intimated 
as much by the reversed position of her ears, and 
the free exercise of her feet and teeth whenever 
Billy came within her reach. But these signal 
marks of displeasure, instead of discouraging, 
rather seemed to increase his devotion, and when¬ 
ever at liberty, he invariably sought to get near 
her, and appeared much distressed when not per¬ 
mitted to follow her. 

On leaving Camp Scott for New Mexico, Billy 
was among the number of mules selected for the 
expedition. During the march I was in the habit, 
when starting out from camp in the morning, of 
leading off the party q^d directing the packman 
to hold the mule until I should get so far in ad¬ 
vance with the mare that he could not see us ; 
but the moment he was released he would, in 
spite of all the efforts of the packers, start off at 
a most furious pace, and never stop or cease bray¬ 
ing until he had reached the mare’s side. We 
soon found it impossible to keep him with the 
other mules, and he was finally permitted to have 
his own way. 

In the course of time we encountered the deep 
snows of the Rocky Mountains, where the ani¬ 
mals could get no forage, and Billy, in common 
with the others, at length became so weak ami 
jaded that he was unable any longer to leave his 
place in the caravan and break a track through 
the snow around to the front. He made frequent 
attempts to turn out and force his way abend, 
but after numerous unsuccessful efforts lie would 
fall down exhausted, and set up a most mournful 
braying. 

The other mules soon began to fail, and to be 
left, worn out and famished, to die by the way- 
side. It was not, however, for some time that 
Billy showed symptoms of becoming one of the 
victims, until one evening, after our arrival at 
camp, 1 was informed that he had dropped down 
and been left upon the road during the day. The 
men ail deplored his loss exceedingly, as his de¬ 
votion to the mare had touched their kind hearts, 
and many expressions of sympathy were uttered 
around their bivouac-fires on that evening. 

Much to our surprise, however, about ten 
o’clock, just as we were about going to sleep, 
we heard a mule braying about half a mile to 
the rear upon our trail. Sure enough, it proved 
to be Billy, who, after having rested, had follow¬ 
ed upon our track and overtaken us. As soon 
as he reached the side of the mare, he lay down 
and seemed perfectly contented. 

The next day I relieved him of his pack and 
allowed him to run loose; but during the march 
he gave out, and was again abandoned to his 
fate, and this time we certainly never expected 
to see him more. To our great astonishment, 
however, about twelve o’clock that night the 
sonorous but not very musical notes of Billy in 
the distance aroused us from our slumbers, and 
again announced his approach. In an instant 
the men were upon their feet, gave three hearty 
cheers, and rushed out in a body to meet and 
escort him into camp. 

But this well-meant ovation elicited no response 
from him. He came reeling and floundering 
along through the deep snow, perfectly regardless 
of these honors, pushing aside all those who oc¬ 
cupied the trail or interrupted his progress in the 
least, wandering about until he found the mare, 
dropped down by her side, and remained until 
morning. 


When we resumed, our march on the following J 
day he made another desparate attempt to pro¬ 
ceed, but soon fell down exhausted, when we re¬ 
luctantly abandoned him; and saw him no more. 

Alas! poor Billy! your constancy deserved a 
better fate. You may, indeed, be said to have j 
been a victim of unrequited affection. 


Tile Vanity of Riclies. 

The Paris correspondent of the London Globe j 
records, as worthy of notice, the death of the last j 
descendant of the Nabob Dupleix, the celebrated 
Governor of Pondicherry. The coat of arms 
granted him by Louis XV, for the diplomatic tri- j 
umph gained by hitn over the English in India, I 
the correspondent says, glittered for the last time 
over the portal of Saint Phillippe du Roule, as | 
the modest coffin which contained the last of the 
Dupleix was borne out to the cemetery. Of the 
grand seige of Pondicherry, of the glory and mag¬ 
nificence of Dupleix, of his riches and his dis¬ 
grace, of his humiliation, of his poverty and mis¬ 
erable death, nothing is remembered now. Even 
the fete which he had instituted atPerna, his na¬ 
tive place, to celebrate the raising of the siege of 
Pondicherry, has long been discontinued for want j 
of funds which he had intended to be annually 
devoted to the dowry of one of the village maid- ! 
ens. He died in the most abject poverty, after I 
having at his command whole multitudes of men j 
and millions of rupees; and the faithless agent 
charged by him with the settlement of the per¬ 
petual fund for the good work of which he had 
been dreaming for years beneath the hot, scorch¬ 
ing sun of India, and amid the strife and blood¬ 
shed with which he was surrounded, never hav¬ 
ing sunk the money, the celebration of the one 
great souvenir of his life, that, too, has passed I 
away, and his very name is now no more. When | 
the Ministere des Finances was entered by the 
mob, in 1830, the last appeal of Dupleix, implor- I i 
ing a settlement of his claim of thirteen millions 1 
against the government, was thrown out, and !j 
among other papers cast to the winds. It fell 
into the hands of the Professor of Philosophy 
at the College Louis le Grand, who had it framed 
and glazed and hung up in his class-room, where 
it afterward served as an illustration to many and 
many a lesson on vanity of riches, and the varied 
conformation of the wings they make to them¬ 
selves when they flee away. 


Anecdote of Robert Burns.— Burns was 
standing one day upon the quay at Greenock, ; 
when a wealthy merchant, belonging to the town, Ij 
had the misfortune to fall into the harbor. He 
was no swimmer, and his death would have been | 
inevitable had not a sailor, who happened to be | 
passing at the time, immediately plunged in, and, 
at the risk of his own life, rescued him from his 
dangerous situation. The Greenock rtierchant, 
upon recovering a little from his fright, put his 
hand into his pocket and generously presented 
the sailor with a shilling. The crowd, who were j 
by this time collected, loudly protested against the I 
contemptible insignificance of the sum; but Burns, j 
with a smile of ineffable scorn, entreated them 
to restrain their clamor, “For,” said he, “the 
gentleman is of course the best jugde of the 
value of his own life.” 


Bright hours and gloomy. —Ah, this beauti¬ 
ful world! I know not what to think of it. 
Sometimes it is all sunshine and gladness, and 
heaven itself lies not far off, and then it suddenly 
changes, and is dark and sorrowful, and the 
clouds shutout the day. In the lives of the sad¬ 
dest of us there are bright days like this, when 
we feel as if we could take the great world in 
our arms. Then come gloomy hours, when the 
fire will not burn on our hearths, and all with¬ 
out and within is dismal, cold and dark. Be¬ 
lieve me, every heart has its secret sorrows, 
which the world knows not, and oftentimes we 
call a man cold when he is only sad.— Longfelloiv. 


—— Buhver says, “Female friendship is to a 
man the bulwark, sweetener, ornament of his 
existence. To his mental culture it isinvaluable; 
without it all his knowledge of books will never 
give him knowledge of the \yorld.” 




GEMS. 

Fold down its little ba"by hands— 

This was a hope you had of old, 

Fillet the brow with rosy bands 
And kiss its locks of shiny gold. 
Somewhere within the reach of years 
Another hone may come like this, 

But this poor babe is gone, in tears 
With thin white lips—cold to thy kiss. 

In summer a little heap of flowers, 

In winter a little drift of snow, 

And this is all, through all the hours, 

Of the promise perished long ago. 

So every heart has one dear grave 
Close hidden under its joy or care, 

Till o’er it the gusts of memory wave, 
And leave the little headstone bare. 


Sunset on tlie Waters. 

The sun stole down the western sky, 

With silent feet and burning glances, 
And.wooed the waters playfully, 

That loving leaped to his advances. 

They met; and as the first sweet gush 
Of gladness moved the springs of feeling, 
They gently kissed—oh, mark the blush!— 
That o’er the water’s cheek is stealing. 


Gratitude. 

The hound will fawn on any one 
That greets him with a kind caress; 
The flower will turn towards the sun, 
That nurtures it in loveliness. 

The drooping bird, with frozen wing, 
That feeds in winter at your sill, 
Will trim his glossy plumes in spring, 
And perch about your window still. 


There is a power to make each hour 
As sweet as Heaven designed it; 
Nor need we roam to bring it home, 
Though few there be that find it! 
We seek too high for things close by, 
And lose what nature found us; 

For life hath here no charm so dear 
As home and friends around us. 


To a Lady. 

Too late I stay’d, forgive the crime; 

Unheeded flew the hours; 

How noiseless falls the foot of time, 
That only treads on flowers. 

What eye with clear account remarks 
The ebbing of the glass, 

When all the sands are diamond sparks, 
That dazzle as they pass? 

Ah ! who to sober measurement 
Time’s happy swiftness brings, 
When birds of Paradise have lent 
Their plumage to his wings? 


-Faith is the root and foundation of what¬ 
ever is noble and excellent in man, of all that is 
mighty and admirable in his intellect, of all that 
is amiable and praiseworthy in his affections, of 
all that is sound and stable in his moral being. 

-Opportunity is the flower of time; and as 

the stalk may remain when the flower is cut off, 
so time may remain with us when opportunity is 
gone forever. 

-A golden rule for a young lady is, to con¬ 
verse always with her female friends as if a gen¬ 
tleman were of the party; and with young men, 
as if female companions were present. 

-The rich heaps of gold pens arrayed in 

cases along the shelves of a manufactory, resem¬ 
ble bright banks of keys commanding the blessed 
harmonies of the future. 

-By pulling your finger from the water you 

leave no hole in the fluid, and by dying you leave 
no vacancy in the world. 

-In conversation, wit and talent often stand 

abashed before shallow confidence. 






































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For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

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Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

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Mrs. Wiliiam B * Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con- 
ducling the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


0. G. Firmiu, 

E. P' Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
J. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


Yesterday we received a prettily worded 
note from our gifted contributor, Mrs. Mary 
E. Nealy, accompanying some very beauti¬ 
ful offerings, and in it she states that she 
does not wish to “ crowd out” any one 
from the Poet’s comer. We desire her to 
accept our thanks, and we do not think it 
possible for any one to fill that corner more 
acceptably than herself. 


ated. 

Whether the nation stands or falls— 
prospers or decays—the duty of providing 
for the poor and the orphan will still re- 
•main. That duty has been imposed by the 
great Author of all laws, and while an 
eternal reward has been promised for its 
faithful performance, a terrible punishment 
has been annexed to its neglect. No hy¬ 
potheses or opinions can change this law, 
or remove this duty. It is not open to 
amendment, but must stand forever, im¬ 
mutable and fixed. It binds all parties, 
all men, all women, and none can exempt 
themselves from its obligations, be their 
country free or slave, great or insignificant, 
united or divided. 

Parties, in free countries, are said to be 
useful checks upon the administration of 
the government, and serve to keep alive 
the spirit of liberty. But they are attended 
with a spirit not to be encouraged—a danger 
of excess that the force of public opinion 
should endeavor to mitigate and assuage. 
They beget a spirit of encroachment in 
those who wield power, that tends to its 
consolidation and perpetuation in their own 
hands—ending in the destruction of free 
government and the establishment of a des¬ 
potism. 

But it is always worthy of a free, enlight¬ 
ened, and great nation to give to mankind 
the magnanimous example of a people 
guided by an exalted justice and benevo¬ 
lence. Inveterate antipathies and passion¬ 
ate attachments should be excluded, and in 
place of them just and amicable feelings 
towards all sedulously cultivated. While 
the will of the majority is in all cases to be 
obeyed, it should never be forgotten that 
the minority possess their equal rights, 
which equal laws must protect, and to vio¬ 
late which would be oppression. In social 
intercourse we should cherish that harmony 
and affection without which liberty and 
; even life itself are but dreary things. 

And on occasions like the present, when 
the spirit of party and the bad passions of 
men have torn from many a happy home 
j the protecting arm of the father, there 
offers to all a golden opportunity to show 
their appreciation of, and gratitude for* the 
inestimable blessings they enjoy, bj r sinking 
for the moment their passions, and prejudi¬ 










ces, and opinions in a common cause—pity 
for the orphans. 

“ One touch of nature makes the whole world 
kin.” 

A liberal exercise of benevolence toward 
these little ones will beget for us and in us 
that spirit of charity and mutual love which 
cannot fail to perpetuate the blessings of 
union and equal liberty here, and eternal 
happiness hereafter. 

Who will oppose such a policy, as this ? 
We dare say none. But we want more 
than a mere absence of opposition to “our 
policy.” We want votes in favor of it, and 
such a number of votes as will convince the 
world of our unanimity and determination 
to carry out the policy of reconstructing 
the families whose practical relations have 
been disturbed by the lamentable events of 
the past five years. 

The conventions have been held, the 
platform adopted, and the candidates nom¬ 
inated. The ballot-J^xes are already 
opened, and it remans only for the free and 
independent voters to go forward and de¬ 
posit their suffrages. No challengers are 
in attendance to ask impertinent questions 
as to the age, or residence, or qualifications 
of the voter—the suffrage is free to all. 
“ Vote early and vote often.” 

WANDERINGS. 

JupiterPluvius was in the descendant last night, 
and his timely showers, though very grateful to 
the parched and thirsty earth, were rather unwel¬ 
come to the attendants of the Fair and the few 
visitors. 

The roof"of the Fair building is of the ventil¬ 
ating order, being very much like a sieve, and 
through the crevices the rain, at various places, 
poured freely. 

Soon after it commenced descending—in the 
Fair, we mean—we saw a rather verdant youth 
exercising his powers of locomotion in a vain 
endeavor to find, as he termed it, “the umbrella 
belonging to the Fair.” He thought, possibly, 
that when a contractor has failed to make a water¬ 
tight building, the aforesaid contractor, of course, 
furnished an umbrella for the protection of the 
inmates. O, refreshing innocence! 

Ladies, who had arrayed themselves in white 
dresses, regretted having done so, but were con¬ 
soled by the assurance that the garments would 
be other than white ere. they should reach their 
homes. Gentlemen, in all the glory of white 
linen, thought themselves decidedly out of place, 
and lost no time in warding off the descending 
torrents with their umbrellas. There were a few 
dry spots upon the floor, and on these clustered 
those who chose to remain. A few speculative 
ladies wanted to pre-empt these valuable places,- 
that they might rent them at so much per square 
foot, but charity prevented their trafficking in 
the necessities of others. 

Lieutenant General Grant and wife, visited the 
Fair last evening, the General appearing as is his 
wont, without any display whatever. We left 
him to the tender mercies of the ladies, and made 
our way to the National Table. 






























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Whether it be that Mrs. Carlisle, who is in 
charge of this Table, has a greater number of 
friends to help her, than any other lady in the 
room, or that the National Table has an especial 
claim on the generosity of those who are proud 
to be simply citizens of the United States, we 
know not, but we think it certain that most peo¬ 
ple would say, the richest articles and the great- j 
est variety are to be found at this Table. We ! 
don’t say it is the most richly laden table in the 
Fair—we remember too well what Mrs. Mala- 
prop says, “ Comparisons are odorous”—but 
we merely give an opinion that most people would 
say so. 

We can only call attention to the more valua¬ 
ble articles which Mrs. Carlisle and her sister 
have under their charge; and to begin we may 
mention a splendid sewing machine, made by 
Smith & Shaw, and presented by Mrs. H. D. 
Cooke to this Table, to the credit of the State of 
Ohio. At the other end of the table is a very ele¬ 
gant Grover & Baker sewing machine, of the 
finest grade, silver mounted, &c.; both are for 
raffle. 

A pair of antique vases, very costly—they came 
from Tiffany &*Co.’s, New York; two beautiful 
statuettes in Parian marble; a wax cross, a beau¬ 
tiful piece of work; a fine quilt, hand-made, by 
a lady living in the mountains of EastTennessee; 
an afghan, quite valuable, and an attractive sofa 
cushion in red, white, and blue,*made by an Iowa ; 
lady 71 years old, which is to be voted to the 
wife of the most popular naval officer, are some 
of the contents of this table. ^ 

We notice with pleasure the certificate of a 
life-scholarship in the National Union of Busi¬ 
ness Colleges, which are now rapidly extending 
through all the large cities and towns in the 
land. It is worth $45, and was presented to the 
National Table by Henry N. Copp, Resident 
Principal. For raffle at 50 cents per chance. 

A new feature at this table is a costly solid sil¬ 
ver pitcher, to be voted for at 50 cents per ballot. 
The candidates for this very magnificent gift, are 

limited to President Johnson and Hon.Thaddeus 

* 

Stevens, M. C. It is hoped that the respective 
friends of these two gentlemen will carry on the 
friendly contest with the utmost cordiality of, 
feeling. We can only name a few classes among i 
the remaining articles at this table, as our space 
is limited—Cushions, all kinds, Jewelry, Tidies, 
Worsted and Cotton goods, Crochet work, &c. 

By the time we had taken the above notes, Gen. 
Grant had left the Fair, and as we did not “ wan¬ 
der ” around with him, leave to another the 
privilege of chronicling his advent, stay, and j 
departure. 

On the west side of the Fair Building, just over | 
the National table we think, is a magnificent 
piece of pen-work by the Spencer Bros. It is I 
the portraits of Washington and Lincoln, each jj 
in oval scroll work, on the sides allegorical fig- i 
ures, the whole surmounted by an eagle holding ; 
the American flag. Every line or shade in 
this truly marvelous evidence of human skill is 
done with the pen, and as our curiosity was ex¬ 
cited, we desired to see the hands whoso wonder¬ 
ful power was here shown. 

At the north end of the building, near the Sup¬ 
per room, Mr. Henry C. Spencer, of the National 
Union Business College, and author of theSpence- 
rian Key to Penmanship, sits, engaged in writ- ! 


ing for the benefit of the Fair. We never saw 
the Poetry of Motion so fully exemplified before, 
and to our readers who desire to see what grace 
and beauty are, we recommend a five minutes’ 
view of Mr. Spencer’s hand in making the various 
lines and curves, peculiar to his craft. 

'At the great Northwestern Fair, held in Chi¬ 
cago, for the benefit of the United States Sanitary 
Commission, a large number of medals were 
struck, having on one side a profile likeness of 
President Lincoln and on the reverse an inscrip¬ 
tion commemorative of the fair above mentioned. 
Mr. B. W. Raymond has donated two hundred 
of these medals to our Fair, and they are for sale 
by Mrs. J. C. Lewis, at the Supper Room/' A 
phenomenon, prophetic in significance, exists on 
a mark running across the neck of the profile, in 
each of these medals, (being apparently a flaw,) 
precisely the same situation and direction that 
was afterwards taken by the bullet of the assas¬ 
sin on the night of the 14th of April, 1864. 

We have extended our notes more than we 
had anticipated doing, and this evening we 
hope to spend with the New York ladiesj 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 390; Sherman^377; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 56; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 24; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 15. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 745; 
Doolittle, 814; Poland, 152; Trumbull, 123; 
Cowan, 19; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 14; 
Wade, 7; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck,144; G.C. Smith,144; 
Whaley, 90; Morrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, IT, 
scattering, 44. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell,24; Maj. 
Hall, 7; J. B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. Olmstead,5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 4; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J. C. Lewis, 2. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 287; Grant, 77; Johnson, 99 ; Stanton, 
47; Chase,25; Colfax, 58; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 33. 

PRIZES DRAWN. 

New York Table—The beautiful basket of wax 
flowers, which was returned to the Table by 
Miss Lettie McDougall, was again raffled and 
won by Mr. Devlin, and by him presented to 
Miss Augusta Foot. 

Mr. Courtney, A. W. Riley, and other gentle¬ 
men, who have drawn engravings and music at 
this Table will please call and receive them. 

Massachusetts Table—The Maynard Rifle, 
drawn by Gen. A. N. Corss, of Madison, Wis¬ 
consin, also the superb chair tidy, made by Miss 
Nellie Stearns, of Gloucester, Mass., and pur¬ 
chased by Col.E. F. Stone, will, by the courtesy 
of these gentlemen, remain on exhibition at the 
Massachusetts Table for a few days. 

ANNOUNCEMENT. 

This evening at the New England Kitchen a 
number of Choctaw Indians will be present, 
decorated with feathers and other savage para¬ 
phernalia. The squaws will have for sale bas¬ 
kets, articles in bead work,&c. 

The “ Old Folks Choir” will give a concert in 
the Fair room to-morrow, Friday evening. 
They will appear tn costume , and will perform 
several of their selections from the tunes of one 
hundred years ago. 


Advertisements. 


pE^SIONS, AND ARREARS PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON. 

i Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth stg. 
Post Office Box 901. Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY', 
PRIVATE HORSES. &C., ldst in service, 
PRIZE MONEY, 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

! And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, 

To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


J^NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
M Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigul, Griffin, 

1 Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others; Admirals 
i Dalilgrcn, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Geuc- 
. ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


IJIHE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 

Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 


JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

YV. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


JgROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 


One-half of the premiums can he paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
I permanent loan. 

C. YV. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 
Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


W A. TINNEY, 

• Dealer in Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, See., 
No. 338 SEVENTH Street, near Massachusetts Avenue. 

^-School Books, Blank Books. Magazines, News¬ 
papers, Albums, Religious Pictures, See. 

JOHN D. HAMMACK, 

O (Above Willard’s) 

IIAMMACK’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segars always on hand. 


JjUREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
J; ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge, for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


S SAMSTAG, 

. Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. * 


B UCKEY & MARBURY, 

YVholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
j| of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, 1>. C. 


























































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& I) c Orphans' 5 u o £ a 1 1 . 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE Sc CO., 


BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on baud a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, ScC., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND • 

VOUCHERS. 

IRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 


p RS 


H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke Sc Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND * 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United Slates, 
npONE MILLION DOLLARS. <=^£1 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government. Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful aud prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

aud to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 

JUTTENHOUSE, FOWLER Sc CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 
EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bouds—the tormer bearing iuterest from 
the 15th of Atlgust, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. * 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch* 

J)ROPIlY Sc BURCHf 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON. 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital...$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Prest. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

Q AK. HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 aud 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS Sc CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD'S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


D. 


A. COFLIN Sc CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Strectg. 


fcffi-Ladies* Entrance on F Street. ^^3 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
* to -inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, See. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table de haute from 121 to 5 o'clock. 

T. EMRTCH. 


J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 


492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co..Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets. - 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets aver.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Comer TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nice, Excursions, See., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON Sc CROCKER S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is.situated on F, near 
the comer of Twelfth street. 
---■ ... 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th aud 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CIIICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD Sc CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Tenua. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9th and 10th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
GONZAGA College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, 6iich degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents aud guardians. 

I TERMS: * 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 

M TAYLOR Sc CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, aud other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th aud 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

JJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

T70R RENT, 

r Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M 


T. PARKER Sc MACNICIIOL, 

House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparence* 
painted and ornamented 











































































Z l) c 0 vp l) att5’ Qtbuocatc. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


T OR THE LADIES. 

r S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings. See.. Sc c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan*. 


W. B. Wylie. 


pOGAN Sc WYLIE, 

J) Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery. 
Gloves. Hoop Skirts, and notions generally. No. 3*29 | 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square.) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray, j 

TOS. J. MAY Sc CO., 

'J Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods. 306 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. J 

TT7M. R. RILEY & BRO., 

\ » Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures. No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Wa>bingtou. 

|!y*One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

**. Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my frierids, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

'All articles warranted to prove as represented. 


T It. FOLEY, 
A . Y 


Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

fl Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cntlery. 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin. Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes. Door Mats. Refrigerators. Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington. D. C. 


E, 


H. Sc H. I. GREGORY. 


Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves. Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. Sec., No. 3*21 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington. D. C. 

H enry bayley sc co.. 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps. Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets. Chimneys. Wicks. Chinn, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks. Spoons, &c. ; also. 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington. D. C. 

1^ WHEELER Sc SON. 

E. Dealers in General Hardware. 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

p C. MEADOR, 

V. Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools. Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden W?me. House Furnishing Goods. U^ncy 
Articles, See,. 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


\ LEX. R. SHEPHERD Sc BROS., 
n Successors to J. W. Thompson Sc Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C.. Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Su am Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB Sc BEVERIDGE, 

»1 Late Chas. S. Fowler Sc Co., importers. Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cntlery. Block Tin Goods. Sec.. See., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street. Wa>bington, D. C. 

Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

p A. HILL A CO.. 

11 • Plumber Sc Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


VEATON HOUSE, 

»’ Washington City, D. 


T\7 D. SHEPHERD, 

1 T • Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, See., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. Sc O. H. MORRISON. 

> i i Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. • 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

positorv. William Ballantyne. Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books. Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, J uvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery. See. 


DLANCHARD Sc MOHUN, 
D Bookse 


TT T W. BURDETTE. 

\ V ■ Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats. See., 351 k 
Seventh street, between I and K. Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY. Sec. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, See., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany. No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


sellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
I). C. ‘ __ 

M CKNEW Sc BELL, 

Successors to Murray Sc Semmes. Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries. Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

S AMUEL TILSTON. - 

Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 


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D ARBOUR Sc HAMILTON. 

JD Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors. Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Sc Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

T RUSSELL BARR, 

fj 1 Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D> Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 

Y W. BURCHELL, 

1 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fme Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits. Pickles, Sauces, 
See., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

SEVENTH STREET. CA/| 

JUO S. Heilbran Sc Bro.. Boots^aud Shoes of JUU 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Ilall. 

TTM. G. METZEROTT Sc CO., 

\ \ Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets. Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Sc Hamlin's 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


D’ 


No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

,EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames. Picture Cord and Tassels, PaintiDgs, 
Engravings, See. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEIXERS, 

lj Paper Hanger and Upholsterer. No. 367 Seventh 
3treet, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


F 


LANXERY BROTHERS. 


Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth aud Fifth streets. Washington, D. C. 




C. John H. Semmes. Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker. Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


P H. STIXEMETZ, 

D. Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, See, 
£3pPriee3 on the decline. 

WALL, STEPHENS Sc CO., 

>? First-class Clothing for Men and Boys. No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tentji streets, 
Wash in gton City. __ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes. Umbrellas, 
See., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel. Washington, D. C.. 

EORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

T Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
See., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C.- 

C. WILLARD’S 

Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 

Washington. D. C. 


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IJIHE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holders option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


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AXDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


Ladies in pnrsnit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambique?, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our* 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lov^er than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER Sc BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

I EWIS JOHNSON Sc CO., 

Lj Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bough; and sold . 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’. AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

J. STEER, 

• Agent for the Wheeler Sc Wilson premium familv 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. Th* v 
make the ‘ Lock Stitch,” which cannot be ravtkd. and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue. Washington City. 

W E. BROWN, " — 

\ > 1 Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office. 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 

D EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
11 Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all bnsiness relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington. D. C. 
OTEVENS’. HATTERS, “ " 

O And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel. Washington, D. C. 

PIRE INSURANCE. 

I Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N. Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourx. J. m. Latta 

K ILBOURX Sc LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sta., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 


THE BEST SODA WATER. 

I With the finest Frnit and Cream Sirnps in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvani'a 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

B. OLCOTT Sc SON " “ 

Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good d *uble. single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables. 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E. on reasonable terras. 


J. 


H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue aud L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF k BEHREND. 

VT Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery. Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery. Ac.’, No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER Sc Q0.. 

fj Dealers in Fine Groceries. Wines. Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, See.. 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JgRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is tile only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 

rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

• Resident Proprietor. 

H KOPPEL, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

t/ Healers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


M 


ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 

T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 

D aniel waldron, m. d., 

IlOM CEO PATH 1C PHYSICIAN. 

Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. iii. 

H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M Iv. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

E rederick iiugle, 

Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Beilew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bcllew &. Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors soutli of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Bools and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establish mem Is 
supplied with nil the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


JJRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

fJlHE NATIONAL UNION BUSTNESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCER BUILDING 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 

jyjUNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 
and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

rjMIE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 

WASHINGTON, I). C. m 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
' AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 

j^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 

H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets. Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 186C. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, II street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18.000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between INI and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1,000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway*s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6, 250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 
75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each.•.. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. . 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1.500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 5to 

50 Silver Castors. $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, Sc c., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pen9, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14, 000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59, 000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will bo aj)poiuted by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphaus of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors.— Major II. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. CapeharT, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be seu*by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters' 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A. ; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. O., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence. M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq.. D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y. ; Hon. Richard Wailach, Mayor, Wu>Lington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kelliau V. 
Whaley, M. C. f W. Va. ; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
111. ; lion. Henry C. Demiug, M. C.. Conn.; lion. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell. M. C.. N. J.-, Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Iud. : Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel.M. C.. Iowa: Maj. G. M. Van Buren. N. Y. 


























































































“With Malice towards None; with Cliarity for All.” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, L>. C., JUNE 29, 1866. No. 17 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

A FAIR FOR THE ORPH AN. 

BY H. E. WOODBURY. 

“Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of j 
these, ye have done it unto me.” 

A Fair for the orphans—the sons of the brave. 

Who have given themselves the republic to save, 

The faithful, the earnest, the loyal and true, 

They bore thro’ all dangers the red, white, and blue. 

A Fair for the orphans—ah, ye^'who can know 
How fell at their firesides the news of that blow, 

Which bore from the strife, over war’s crimson wave, 
Their fathers beloved to the patriot’s grave. 

A Fair for the orphans—the debt shall be paid 
To the sons, for the sacrifice cheerfully made 
By their sires; and cherished in memory shall be 
The martyrs, who’vo made us the “land of the free.” 

A Fair for the orphans—oh. give from your store, 

To the waifs of humanity cast on life’s shore; 

To them, all ye people, most cheerfully give, 

For their fathers have died that the nation might live. 
Washington, D. C., June 13, 1S66. 

- — 3 *■ ■» ' - 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE MURMURING RIVER. 

BY ALAN GRAEME. 

Gently flow, thou murmuring river, 

Flowing onward to the sea, 

As my soul floats on forever 
Wildly in its fantasy. 

And I breathe low tones of yearning, 

In my soul’s idolatry, 

To the maid who, coldly spurning, 

Like the river, glides from me. 

Gentle river, white waved river, 

Cold and pure as she, 

Will her love flow onward ever, 

Like thy tide, away from me? 

Trembling like the reeds that quiver, 

By thy cold and lonely shore, 

All my soul’s wild mad endeavor 
For her blessed love is o’er. 

And I twine me wreaths, in sadness, 

And fling them over thee, 

Gentle river, with .the madness 
Of my soul’s idolatry. 

White-waved liver, gentle river, 

Flow onward mournfully, 

For I know her love glides ever, 

Like thy tide, away from me. 

Q,ueen Victoria’s Prudence. —The London 
correspondent of the New York Sun says : 

“I was told the oilier day an anecdote of the 
Gtueen, which illustrates her good sense and real 
desire to promote the welfare of her subjects. 
She had agreed to have her photograph taken for 
the gratification of such of her subjects as might 
desire to possess the counterfeit presentment of 
their ruler. She presented herself in a plain 
black silk, without a particle of ornament. The 
photographer ventured to suggest that she should 
send for some jewels. ‘No,’ said the Q,ueen, 

‘ this photograph is to go among my people, and 
1 wish to do ail in my power to discourage ex¬ 
travagance. ’ It is such little anecdotes as these 
that have secured the CHueen a high place in the 
regard of the people. I have everywhere heard 
her spoken of with affectionate respect.” 


FAIR GOSSIP. 

We think we possess the usual amount of con- 
centrativeness, but must confess we are writing 
under difficulties to-night. It is not the crowd 
that distracts us—but the rain ! We cannot find 
a secluded corner where it does not reach us, and 
our gossip will be azure-tinted , although we dis¬ 
claim all susceptibility to atmospheric influences 
| generally.- It is really no use contending, when 
I the elements are in opposition, and we shall pro- 
1 pose “closing shop,” if this state of weather is 
; to prevail. 

There 1ms been good attendance to-night in 
j spite of the showers, and some money circulating, 

! if it is the last of the month. Apropos to this, 
we hear the Fair has been better patronized by 
clerks than the wealthy residents of our city;— 
the latter we presume are intending generous 
donations at the close. Who will make us the 
almoners of their bounty? 

Some one is making a speech, after which a 
picture is to be raffled from our table—not “Bien- 
faisance”—a few more more chances remain in 
that, to which we call the attention of our friends. 

* * * The picture was won by Mr. J. 

H. Coombs, of this city. The last ticket drawn 
out of fifty being the prize. 

We miss a number of our friends this evening, 
to some of whom we desire to make acknow¬ 
ledgement. Our thanks especially, to Mr. H. 
Ward, of New York, for the bouquets contributed 
to our table last evening. Flowers are at a pre¬ 
mium now, but we appreciate them too highly to 
speculate. To us they are not mere evanescent 
emblems of beauty, but the soul’s high priest¬ 
esses, ministering to the loftier aspirations of our 
nature, and interpreting hidden mysteries to the 
heart, through their mystic language—the breath 
of fragrance. 

Prize No. 2 has just been drawn at our table. 
We are happy to chronicle the result in favor of 

Mr.-, who does not like to see his name in 

I print. He is not here to-night, although his 
| presence and patronage have become a sort of 
i necessity. The Fair could hardly exist without 
him, (which is something of an acknowledgment 
we confess.) 

We are informed that Governor Hamilton, of 
Texas, is to speak this evening, but from- the late 
hour conclude the treat is in reserve for us. 

Hoping for brigh’t skies, good speeches, and a 
generous crowd to-morrow evening, we promise 
better “gossip ” next time. 

Wearily, W. W. 

Fair Room, 11 p. m. 

-The standards of beauty in woman vary 

with those of taste. Socrates called beauty a 
short-lived tyranny; Plato, a privilege of nature; 
Theophrastus, a silent cheat; Theocritus, a de¬ 
lightful prejudice; Carneades, a solitary king¬ 
dom; and Aristotle affirmed that it was better i 
than all the letters of recommendation in the | 
1 world. 


Handsome Tribute to General Thomas. 

We take pleasure in laying before our 
readers the letter and subscription list ac¬ 
companying the five hundred and fifty-five 
dollars sent to Mrs. 0. D. Barrett, in aid 
of the sword fund, and to be placed to the 
credit of General Thomas; thus making 
that number of votes in one remittance. 
Who comes next? 

New Haven, Conn., June 27, 1866. 
Mrs. 0. D. Barrett, JVo. 8, Four-and-a-half 
street f Washington , D. C. 

Dear Madame: I have satisfaction in enclosing 
to you Jive hundred and fifty-five dollars , the con¬ 
tributions of a few benevolent gentlemen of this 
city to the charities intended to be bestowed by 
the “ Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ National 
Fair.” 

At the same time, these gentlemen desire to 
express their appreciation of the distinguished 
services of that solid soldier of the army, Gen. 
George H. Thomas, whose character as a gen¬ 
tleman is as eminent for modesty and private vir¬ 
tues as his victories were decisive and heroic. 
They therefore request that their names may be 
entered on the sword list, with the sums they 
have respectively contributed, in favor of Major 
General George H. Thomas, United States Army. 

Very respectfully, 

Mrs. B. S. Roberts. 

New Haven, Conn., June 21, 1866. 

The undersigned desire that the sums sub¬ 
scribed by us, respectively, for the benefit of the 
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Plome, be passed, 
in our names, to the votes for the sword to be 
presented to the favorite Major General, and be 
accredited* to Major General Geo. H. Thomas: 


W. W. Boardman. $100 

W. Spencer. 50 

Joseph Sampson. 100 

Jos. E. Sheffield. 100 

C. S. Maltby. 100 

John Osborn. 10 

Samuel Miller. .. 50 

H. Sandford.*. 10 

N. D. Sperry. 10 

W. H. Russell. 5 

Ezra C. Read. 20 


Massachusetts Table. 

A large, illustrated, and richly bound Bible 
awaits, at this table the coming of twenty-five 
ladies or gentlemen who shall, by the payment 
of one dollar each, purchase it as a gift to their 
pastor or Sunday School superintendent. 

There remains here for raffle a tea service and 
salver, a silver mounted pistol, an oil painting, 
and a large case of stuffed birds, each at 50 cents 
per chance. If we have many customers as gen¬ 
erous as the gentleman who took forty-seven 
chances in our rifle (but wfco did not get it) they 
will soon be disposed of to make room for more. 


















































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$ l) e (Orphans’ br»o c 


A SUGGESTION. 

Washington, June 27, 1866. 

To the Editor of the Orphans’ Advocate: 

Sir: Having been a pretty frequent visitor at 
tiie Fair, and feeling a natural interest also in the 
fair sex, who are so unselfishly devoting their 
time for the cause of the orphans, (for they seem 
to be untiring in their efforts,) I venture to make 
a suggestion to the worthy managers of this 
truly noble and benevolent enterprise. 

1 notice a sword, a cane, a dressing-case, and 
other articles for gentlemen obtaining the largest 
number of votes; and, as I said above, taking 
an interest in the ladles attending at the different 
tables, venture to suggest that the elegant Piano 
Forte presented by Ellis to the Fair, be awarded, 
in like manner, to the lady who gets the largest 
number of votes. I propose that a list be made 
of the names of all the ladies connected with the 
different tables, so that all may avail themselves 
of it. 

Each of them have friends, and no doubt a 
handsome sum would be realized for the Fair,and 
the'contest, though novel,be as spirited and inter¬ 
esting as that for the sword. Besides, what lady 
would object to a new Piano? And who so de¬ 
serving of some token o£ public appreciation for 
their services as the ladies alluded to ? 

A Constant Visitor. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

MILITARY JOKE—“SHELLING.” 

Many of our “Fair goers ’’will remember with 
pleasure a pleasant “ little joke ” that came off 
in the Army of the Cumberland in the spring of 
1863, while it was laying between Murfreesboro’ 
and Tullahoma. One of the generals, we think 
it w.as McCook, being probably in want of a little 
“commissary,” rode over with an officer or 
two to the headquarters of General Van Cleve, 
and, after passing the usual compliments of the 
day, was asked if he had any news? “Oh! no; 
nothing of any account; merely a little shelling' 
down our way yesterday.” “A little shelling! 
you don’t say so,” says Van Cleve. “ 1 did’m 
hear of it, do tell us about it.” “ Well,” says 
McCook, “our boys foraged some corn yester¬ 
day, and were busy in the afternoon shelling it.” 
Of course those “commissary” was at once forth¬ 
coming and duly appreciated all round. 

That same day, General Van Cleve, with the 
“sell’’still rankling within him, quietly rode 
over to another general, with the design of per¬ 
petrating it on him as a matter of relief to him¬ 
self. After waiting patiently, he was at last asked 
for the news. “Oh! nothing of any account,” 
said Van Cleve, “only my boys were busy yes¬ 
terday shelling corn;” when immediately recol¬ 
lecting himself, he exclaimed : “There, d—n it, 
I have murdered it! ” 

After an explanation the laughter was immense, 
and was well washed down with the inevitable 
“ commissary.” 


If a man does not make new acquaintances as 
he advances through life, he will soon find him¬ 
self left alone. A man should keep his friend¬ 
ship in constant repair. 


If you would relish your food, labor for it; if 
you would enjoy the raiment, pay for it before 
you wear it; if you would sleep soundly, take a 
clear conscience to (?ed with you. - 


Licensed Tliieves. 

Among the professional London thieves there 
is said to be a remarkable class having the singu¬ 
lar name of licensed thieves. These licensed 
rogues are said to be in the employment of the 
police, the detectives especially. Strange tales 
are told about them. It is said that a detective, 
anxious of fame, and nothing scrupulous as to 
the means of its accomplishment, will, perhaps, 
see a wire busily employed at his nefarious trade 
of picking pockets in the streets. By chance the 
wretch does his work cleverly, and so the police¬ 
man embraces the opportunity of making his 
acquaintance. He frightens the thief by telling 
him what he has seen, and hints that he can 
bring so and so against him; butif he will render 
him some private assistance, he shall be let alone 
for the present. If the thief agrees, he thus gets 
his license; and dearly he has to pay for it. 
When the policeman wants a case for the sessions 
or the assizes, the thief must work. By discov¬ 
ering and furnishing secret information, he puts 
the policeman upon the right track of obtaining 
information sufficient to get up a case. The 
more this work the spy does the more he has to 
perform, and the further he becomes involved. 
At length the licensed thief quarrels with his em¬ 
ployer, or refuses to do his bidding. Then comes 
his own doom. His license is taken from him, 
something is broughtagainsthim,and he is proba¬ 
bly condemned to penal.servitude for many years. 
We tell the following story as it was told to us. 
A robbery of plate had been committed; the sus¬ 
picions of the police guided them to the delin¬ 
quent, but they could obtain no clew by which 
to prove the charge they had against him. He 
wasj however, apprehended, and thrust into the 
cell. Another thief, known to the police, was 
thrust into the same cell, with secret instructions 
to act the spy. 

The spy had not been very long in the cell be¬ 
fore he began to speak very bitterly of the police, 
because of what he alleged to be their bad usage 
of himself. Presently he took half a crown out 
of his boot, and thrusting it into the fire, saying, 
“There; that evidence is gone.” 

“What evidence?” said the suspected man. 

“That I am a maker of money,” answered the 
spy, who proceeded to describe in glowing col¬ 
ors his lucrative method of manufacturing base 
coin. The two became very confidential, and 
the spy began to bewail his want of silver with 
which to continue his business when he obtained 
his liberty. The bait took. The suspected man 
confessed he had some silver which he had sto¬ 
len. They at once agreed to partnership, and 
that morning they were both set at liberty. The 
spy was furnished, it is said by the police, with 
moulds, &c., and he fixed the time with his new 
friend to commence the manufacture. They 
were soon at work. One evening while they 
were melting the plate, the police, as previously 
arranged, suddenly rushed in. The spy was 
allowed to escape, but the real thief was caught. 
The career of the spy did not last long. The po¬ 
lice became tired of him, he was beginning to 
know too much, and it was necessary to get rid 
of him. For anything we know to the contrary, 
this licensed thief is now undergoing penal ser¬ 
vitude. To what extent this kind of service is 
rendered to the police can never be completely 
known, but sufficient is known to lower the pop¬ 
ular estimate of the skill of the detectives. They 
do exceedingly little in the way of actual and 
directdiscovery by means of their own independ¬ 
ent and individual intelligence. 

Compared with the great bulk of undetected 
crime the success of the detectives is significantly 
small. “In consequence ofinformation received,” 
is a convenient formula for the police, the full 
meaning of which is best known to themselves 
and their (sometimes criminal) assistants. The 
morality of setting a thief to catch a thief passes 
muster in the English force; but they do these 
things better in America. Mr. Pinkerton’s sys¬ 
tem for the detective police in America is vastly 
superior to the British system. He sets no thief 
to catch a thief, but works by pure and honora¬ 
ble means, and keeps his entire force of agents 
beyond the reach of the temptations which arise 
from rewards and unfair means. 


tc. 


Wit Hflfr fjutntor. 


“Neque semper tendit arcum Apollo. 

‘ ‘ Mirth that wrinkled care derides, 

And laughter holding both his sides.” 


-New Definition. A dead set—A quad¬ 
rille of ghosts. 

-Why is the letter u the jolliest letter in the 

alphabet? Because it is always in/itn. 

-Too big for his breeches. The man who 

“couldn’t contain himself.” 

-A real Scotch joke. What’s the next wine 

to Golden Sherry? (Sillery, Siller-eh?) 

-A good place for old maids to go to. The 

Isle of Man. 

-The man wlyo takes things easy—The 

city pickpocket. 

-At what time of life does a man begin to 

punctuate properly? In his dot-age. 

“ I’ll lam you,” as the butcher boy said when 
chasing another chap with a leg of mutton. 

-If a pair of spectacles could speak what 

celebrated ancient historian would they name? 
Eusebius (you-see-by-us.) 

-What member of the English House of 

Commons is troubled with vertigo? Mr. Dis¬ 
raeli; he is always “ Dizzy.” 

-A young woman being asked by a boring 

politician which party she was most in favor of, 
replied that she preferred a wedding party. 

-A Hungarian desiring to remark on the 

domestic habits of a young lady, said: “ Oh, Miss, 
how homely you are.” 

-Advice to ladies with stingy husbands.— 

Set up bowling alleys and you will be sure to get 
plenty of pin money. 

-Why is a fight between two drunken men 

like the war of the giants? Because it’s the strife 
of the tight ’uns, (Titans.) 

-If your wife runs away, don’t run after 

her, for if you do, there will be two fools in the 
chase. 

-It seems impossible the Atlantic Cable 

should give way when we consider the quantities 
of yarns there are about it. 

-“ The iron has entered my sole,” said the 

shoe to the shoemaker. “ I give thee awl, I can 
no more,” was the reply. 

-When a soldier wants a kiss what military 

manoeuvre does he perform? He goes to the 
“ right face.” 

-“A good morning to you; I hope you are 

well ? ” as the boa-constrictor saidto the emigrant 
when he was going to make a meal of him. 

-Why is a man who obtains money under 

false pretences like a soap boiler? Because he 
makes a lie and gets the soap. 

-“ This is raiding made aisy,” as the Irish 

soldier said when he perused Sherman’s order to 
forage on the enemy. 

-Why would “ Araby, the blest ” be a good 

country to start a newspaper in? Because there 
would be no difficulty in getting spicy articles there. 

-Why is a field of turnips like a tailor’s 

bill? 

Because it is “ hoed ” a long while before it 
gets spade (paid.) 

-A clergyman, observing a poor man in the 

road breaking stones with a pickaxe, kneeling to 
get at his work better, made the remark: 

“Ah! John, I wish I could break the stony 
hearts of my hearers as easily as you are break¬ 
ing those stones.” 

The man replied, “ Perhaps, sir, you do not 
work on your knees.” 




















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Jfair gimtorjf. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs. Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs, J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

Refreshment Table—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 

NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. 
Kessinger and'Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (tWO tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs._Wm. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. . 

OFFICE OF “ ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE.” 

In charge of Mrs. Glenn and Miss Naylor. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. O. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


Affecting Reminiscence. 

“ How do you do, Mr. Dobbs? I hope you 
are well.” 

“ Very well. I believe you have the advan¬ 
tage of me.” ., 

“ For all that, I knew your father well, Mr. 
Dobbs. He was a most estimable man. He 
saved my life on one occasion.” 

“ Is it possible. Indeed, he never informed 
me of the circumstance.” 

“ Very probable. True merit is always unos¬ 
tentatious and unobtrusive, Mr. Dobbs. Such 
was the case with your father. But for his 
timely assistance and wonderful presence of mind 
1 shouldn’t now be a Jiving man.” 

“ Indeed, sir, this is quite news to me. Have 
you any objections to let me know the particu¬ 
lars of this affair? As a son, everything that re¬ 
dounds to my father’s credit possesses a strong 
interest to me.” 

“ Undoubtedly, Mr. Dobbs. I honor your 
filial affection. I have not the least objection to 
satisfying so laudable a curiosity.” 

“Many years ago, you will perhaps remem¬ 
ber, your lamented father kept a small ‘ cookey ’ 
stand near the Post Office. I was one of his oc¬ 
casional customers. One morning I purchased 
a doughnut at his stand. I recollect that they 
were a cent a-piece. Will you believe it, Mr. 
Dobbs, it was so infernal tough that it came near 
strangling me! Indeed, I am quite positive that 
such would have been the case, had it not been 
for the wonderful presence of mind of your la¬ 
mented father who instantly called a physician 
from the crowd, who rcmovered the dangerous 
morsel! 0, Mr. Dobbs, I can never feel suffi¬ 
ciently grateful to your father for this timely act. 
But it is not I alone who should feel grateful to 
him; I am informed that he engaged a physician 
at his own expense to take up a position near 
his stand, for the especial benefit of those of his 
customers who might come near being choked 
with his doughnuts!” 

Dobbs suddenly had business down town, and 
to the best of our knowledge, has never yet di¬ 
vulged this singularly benevolent trait in the 
character of his “lamented father.” 

DONATIONS. 

Independent Table—From J. Taylor Jones, 
autographs of John Hancock and Ralph Farn- 
hum. 

Kentucky Table—From Davis & Gathier, libe¬ 
ral donations of flowers. 

New York—From J. C. Buttre, New Y"ork 
city, another invoice of elegant engravings, val¬ 
ued at $80, and another copy of “The Military 
Souvenir.” • 

The “Orphans’ Advocate” thanks Mr. J. 
Shillinglon, Four-and-a-half street and Pennsyl¬ 
vania avenue, for donation of periodicals. 


First Paper Mill in America. 

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania held 
a meeting on the 11th of May. Horatio Gates 
Jones, Esq.,rend an essay,entitled “An Histor¬ 
ical Sketch of the Rittenhouse Paper Mill, the 
first erected in America.” The sketch of Mr. 
Jones was elaborately prepared and neatly writ¬ 
ten on paper made at the first paper-mill by the first 
paper maker and his son, prior to the year 1699. 
He said it was generally believed that the Ivy 
mill of Wilcox, on Chester creek, in Delaware 
county, erected in 1714, was the first paper-mill 
in America. This idea was an erroneous one; 
the first mill was situated at Roxborough, near 
the line of Germantown. It was built in 1690 
by a company composed of Philadelphians, and 
William Rittenhouse, of Germantown. Ritten¬ 
house was an Hollander by birth, the chief man 
in the partnership, and a paper*maker by trade. 
William Bradford, the first printer here, was also 
a part owner of the mill, until finally, in 1704, 
Wil|iam Rittenhouse, with Nicholas, his son, 
became the sole owners of the mill. The founder 
died in 1708, at the age of 64 years, having been 
born in the principality of Broditch, in 1644. He 
was succeeded by his son Claus, who was born 
in Holland, June 15, 1666. Claud supplied, as 
did his father, Bradford with printing anil writing 
paper, even when in New York. He also sup¬ 
plied the paper on which Andrew Bradford printed 
the first newspaper published in Pennsyljania, 
the Weekly Mercury. He died in May, 1724, at 
the age of 68 years, and gave the mill to his son 
William, also a paper maker. William left it to 
his son Jacob, who carried on the business, and 
died in 1811. 

The mill is now a cotton factory. The motto 
which Mr. Jones had prefixed to his essay, was 
the following extract from Shakspeare’s Henry 
YI: 

-“ Contrary to the king, liis crown, and dignity, 

Thou hast built a paper mill.” 

Mr. Jones also quoted from two of the early 
poets of Pennsylvania, Richard Frame, who wrote 
in 1792, and John Holme, who wrote in 1696— 
both of whom describe this paper mill in their 
effusions. The quotations which Mr. Jones made 
from the early deed, leases, and other manuscripts, 
proved that the whole material of the sketch was 
original. Appended to it he had a tabular state¬ 
ment of the number of paper mills in America 
from the earliest dates, with some other interest¬ 
ing information. 


Two “Little Stories.” 

The Boston Advertiser has the following: 

Miss Margaret Howitt, in her last work, 
“ Twelve Months with Frederika Bremer,”tells 
several curious anecdotes illustrating the sim¬ 
plicity of the lower orders in Sweden. Thus, 
two servants were given tickets to go the theatre, 
to which they went, and from which they soon 
returned. “You have surely not been?” asked 
their mistress. “Oh yes,” they answered, “we 
went to the theatre, and sat there till suddenly a 
curtain drew up and some ladies and gentlemen 
began talking together, but as it was on family 
matters we felt we were intruders and so came 
home.” 

Whereupon a correspondent of the Transcript 
hunts up his Joe Miller and communicates the 
following: 

There’s just such another “little story ”as the 
above, in my old joke book, printed in London, 
a hundred and fourteen years ago. It is as fol¬ 
lows: 

Two countrymen, who had never seen a play 
in their lives, nor had any notion of it, went to 
the theatre in Drury Lane, when they placed 
themselves snug in the corner of the middle gal¬ 
lery; the first music played, which they liked 
well enough; then the second and third, to their 
great satisfaction; at length the curtain drew up, 
and three or four actorsentered to begin the play, 
upon which one of the countrymen cried to the 
other: “Come Hodge, let’s be going, mayhap 
the gentlemen are talking about business.” 


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©rpfcins’ ^pfontfe. 

For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1866. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’ Advocate,” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OFFICIAL. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President, 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. II. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 


- DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Hatlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen'l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnkam, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

.Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

AWth an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers io con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramliall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Maj. II. A. Hall. 


O. G. Firmin, 

B. P- Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothory, 
L. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


THANKS. 


Our next number will be our last. Be¬ 
fore bidding adieu to our readers, it is fit¬ 
ting that we should acknowledge the obli¬ 
gations we owe to many kind friends. 

And first, our thanks are eminently due 
to Frank Rives, esq., for the generous use, 
free of all charge, of the types and material 
with which the Advocate has been printed, 
as well as for the use of the “Globe” build¬ 
ing. The paper has also been furnished by 
him at its net wholesale price, and the press- 
work executed at its actual cost. His fa¬ 
vors to us, therefore makes a magnificent 
gift to the cause of the Soldiers and Sailors’ 
Orphans that very few, if any, have sur¬ 
passed in pecuniary value. Major Lewis, 
the gentlemanly superintendent of the 
Globe office, has also extended to us many 
professional favors. 

We are also indebted to Hon. Hugh 
McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury, and 
Hon, S. B. Colby, Register of the Treas¬ 
ury, for the kind permission given Mr. J. 
T. O’Connor, our “Wanderer,” to devote 
so much of his time to the preparation of 
his interesting notes of the Fair, and the 
selection of the “ copy,” without which we 
could not have so regularly made our ap- | 
pearance. 


To Mr. Hopley, for editorial assistance, 
and to Mr. Shepherd we are also under ob¬ 
ligations. 

Mr.J.D. Defrees, Superintendent of Pub¬ 
lic Printing, and Mr. J. H. Cunningham, 
Foreman of the Public Printing Office, have 
also rendered their valuable aid in getting 
our enterprise under way, and insuring its 
success. We are indebted to them for the 
“composition” of the advertisements, and 
for the superintendence of Mr. 0. C. 
Ketcham, and assistance of Jas. H. Lowry 
in the type-setting department. And we 
should not omit to add here, that the very 
handsome specimens of typography, “ The 
Orphans’ Appeal,” by Mrs. Nealy, and 
“The Gift,” by D. De Warrdenau, give 
further evidence of the zeal and generosity 
which Messrs. Defrees and Cunningham 
have exhibited in promoting the success of 
the Orphans’-Fair. 

Mrs. Mary E. Nealy, Winnie Woodland, 
Mr. Gannon, Dr. W®odbury, Rev. Byron 
Sunderland, and many others, with whose 
names we hope our readers may become 
still more familiar, have given life and in¬ 
terest to our paper by their many valuable 
contributions in poetry and prose, and ren¬ 
dered it worthy of preservation as a me¬ 
mento of the cause in which it has been 
engaged. 

For the substantial favors received from 
more than a hundred advertising patrons, 
we owe more than thanks, and must beg of 
all our readers their assistance in making 
due acknowledgment. They will find our 
advertising columns a useful directory when 
they need to make purchases of any kind 
from reliable merchants, or the services of 
professional men of character and responsi¬ 
bility. 

We know something of the character of 
people doing business in this city, and con¬ 
fidently say that there is not one of our 
advertisers whose fidelity and integrity can¬ 
not be relied upon. We opine that very 
few of our cotemporaries would dare say as 
much for those who advertise in their col¬ 
umns. Our receipts from this source will 
net a handsome sum, giving to our advo¬ 
cacy of the orphans’ cause a substance and 
solidity very gratifying to the ladies who 
originated the enterprise and did so much 
to fill our columns and secure a large cir¬ 
culation. 

Lastly our thanks are due to our numer¬ 
ous subscribers, whose generous patronage 
has fully equalled our most sanguine an¬ 
ticipations. We have been flattered by the 
eagerness with which our paper has been 
sought and read, and while we cannot hope 
that we have given satisfaction to all, we 
trust that we have given offence to none. 

The Fair will close on the seventh. 


WANDERINGS. 

• ■- 

Another rainy day and evening—Jupiter Plu- 
vius still descends—and as we are at the Fair 
room early, we may as well give our readers just 
what we see—“ only this and nothing more.” 
The ladies who until 4 p. m. had reason to hope 
for a pleasant evening, were engaged during the 
forenoon and for some hours after, in correcting 
the disorder resulting from the visit of the watery 
god on the night previous, and had merely their 
pains for their trouble. It was painful, yet almost 
amusing to witness the evident despair settled upon 
their countenances, or to see them running hither 
and thither removing articles which stood imme¬ 
diately under a miniature torrent, or changing 
the position of othei^i to places of more probable 
dryness. We had to take part of our notes 
under shelter of a friendly umbrella, und during 
the evening our elegant new hat became thor¬ 
oughly water soaked. We would like to sell it 
now at twenty-five per cent, discount. 

Seriously speaking, we are completely out of 
patience, when we see the bad results following 
from either insane haste or reprehensible care¬ 
lessness in the construction of the Fair building, 
and we think there can be no excuse for the party 
in fault, for the fine weather of the past week 
afforded ample time in which to make necessary 
repairs. Having thus uncorked the vials of our 
wrath, we feel better—that hat cost two dollars 
though—and after chatting with the ladies at the 
Kentucky table—they are Mrs. Joslyn, Miss 
Wilson, and Miss Eastman—we try the quali¬ 
ties of the confectionery here, and pronounce 
them of the first quality. 

The business of the evening, with us at least, 
is our call on the New York ladies. We have 
very pleasant remembrances of our visit to New 
York city last fall, and they are more than jus¬ 
tified by the very kind greeting we now receive 
from the fair daughters of the Empire State. 

Here, on exhibition, is the bust of Lieut. Gen. 
Grant, by Simmons, the only one for which the 
hero ever sat, and next it the handsome dress¬ 
ing gown presented by Devlin & Co., of New 
York, and in which the Lieutenant General has 
taken several chances. 

Claiming our especial attention, is the Tribute 
Book—we quote from its title-page—“A Record 
of the Munificence, Self-sacrifice, and Patriotism 
oP the American People,” printed on tinted pa¬ 
per, exquisitely bound in the finest Turkey mor- 
rocco, and profusely illustrated by McLenan, 
Hoppin, Nast, Lumley, Chapin, Herrick, Fenn, 
and many others of our celebrated artists. It is 
a truly royal volume, and is for raffle at a ridic¬ 
ulously low price per chance. While we write 
of artists and illustrations, let us examine some 
fine engravings from the burin of J. C. Buttre, 
of New York, whose liberality to this table has 
been remarkable. To-day the ladies received 
from him an invoice of engravings worth $80. 
Among them are portraits of Lincoln, Grant, 
Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas, Farragut, Porter, 
and of most of the heroes of the late war. 

There are several fine oil paintings—New York 
is the great art-emporium of the country—one of 
which, a very fine fruit piece, was executed by 
a young lady of that city, and was presented to 
thjs table by Mr. E. G. Church, now of Wash¬ 
ington. 

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Church’s Business College is here for raffle, 
which was generously donated by that firm to> 
this table, and the set.of InterestTables is for sale, 
we think, and valued at §10; it was presented by 
Mr. John D. Williams, of the above named col¬ 
lege. In this connection we may state that near 
the centre of the room Mr. Williams gives 
nightly'exhibitions of his skill in plain and or¬ 
namental penmanship for the benefit of the New 
York Table. 

At this table are to be found all the new books 
and all the new music soon as issued, at very low 
prices. 

We have now been noting merely art and lit¬ 
erature as represented at this table, and find that 
to attempt enumerating, even the more valuable 
articles of each class here represented, were a 
task too laborious for our pencil. 

We can only do justice to this table by ad¬ 
vising our readers to visit it and judge for them¬ 
selves. We know they will receive the kindest 
attention from the ladies, whose names we beg 
permission to give as follows: Mrs. C V. Mor¬ 
ris, in charge, assisted by Mrs. Rolfe,the Misses 
Harris, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Colonel Potter* 
the Misses Foot, Mrs. Odell, Mrs. General Bid- 
well, and Mrs. Col. Lee. 

We can hardly refrain from writing a column 
more about the really immense amount of goods 
here shown, but our fear of the Senior Editor 
prevents us, and we can only give a general idea, 
viz: Perfumery, all kinds; cushions, all shapes, 
size, and materials; tidies, of various patterns; 
articles of virtu; crotchet work; children’s cloth¬ 
ing, in short—anything you want. 

We are afraid the above description is not very 
coherent, to say the least, but our excuse is that 
the splendid band of the 12th infantry, Dauch, 
leader, have been playing a selection from Fra 
Diavola so exquisitely, that we could hardly give 
due attention to anything save the magnificent 
strains of Auber’s charming opera. After Fra 
Diavola, the Overture to Nabuco, Selections from 
Martha, and Duett from Don Pasquale, were 
given, the whole being a delicious musical treat 
fully appreciated by the audience, as was shown 
by the frequent applause. 

Naturally enough we are at the music stand in 
charge of Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie 
France, where an immense amount of good music 
is for sale below cost, in consequence of large 
donations from a Boston music publisher. 

The ladies have at this stand a complete set of 
Mrs. South worth’s Works, 20 volumes, 12 mo., 
cloth, which is being rafflled at 50 cents a chance. 

We don’t feel like writing much, we are out of 
humor—that hat cost two dollars—everybody to 
us seems out of sorts, except the band, and the 
ladies, who are generally hopeful under adverse 
circumstances. 

We respectfully suggest to the lady managers 
to hang out a sign over the main entrance, with 
the following legend thereon: ‘‘Shower and 
Douche Baths—Free,” or if they should charge 
for admission, perhaps they would make an ap¬ 
propriation of two dollars for our benefit. 

It is nearly time to go to our “den,” for we 
have to make our “Wanderings” in presentable 
form, and if we were to give to the printer our 
notes as taken down, he could not distinguish 
them from Sanscrit. 

As we go, we will stop—-just a moment if you 


please—and see Mrs. Major Alberger, in charge 
of the Representatives cane, who is very glad to 
meet us, and who is doing very well, even if her 
prettily decorated stand is behind the entrance¬ 
way. But the reason of her success is that she 
is indomitable and energetic; she says this cane 
is to be a success and if she had told us that we 
were to get it, we should have heel-taps put upon j 
our boots so that we might use the cane with 
comfort, as we would feel morally certain of the j 
verification of her word. Success to Mrs. All- i 
berger—go see her, tell her we sent you and you | 
are sure of a hearty welcome. 

As we emerge from the Fair room our friends, 
the doorkeepers, say “ good night.” We have 
a word or two to say about Messrs. Koontz and 
Hunt,the special policemen detailed for this pur- 
pose. We know they have been faithful and atten¬ 
tive in the discharge of their duty, as follows: Mr. 
S. W. Koontz, from 7 a. m. until 11 p. m., and 
Mr. Hunt, from 11 p. m. until 7 a. m., and with¬ 
out any refreshment while on duty in the Fair. 
Whose fault is this? 

There are a few more stands in the Fair room 
which we have yet to notice, and it will be our 
pleasure to-morrow p. m. to do so. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 400; Sherman, 378; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 56; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 580; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 15. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows : Harris, 781; 
Doolittle, 814; Poland, 152; Trumbull, 123;, 
Cowan, 19; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 14; 
Wade, 7; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 144; G.C. Smith, 161; 
Whaley, 92; Morrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 49. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; 

I Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell, 24; Maj. j 
Hall, 7; J.B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. Olmstead,5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 4; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J. C. Lewis, 2. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 294; Grant, 77; Johnson, 99 ; Stanton, 
47; Chase,25; Colfax, 58; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 33. 

PRIZES DRAWN. 

New York Table—On Monday evening last, 
elegant steel engraved portraits of Generals Scott 
and McClellan, by A. W. Reilly, who is re¬ 
quested to call for them. 

_ 

A Valuable Testimony. —The testimony of 
a good conscience will make the comforts of 
heaven descend upon man’s weary head, like a 
refreshing dew or shower upon a parched land. 
It will give him lively interests and secret anti¬ 
cipations of approaching joy; it will bid his soul 
go out of the body undauntedly, and lift up his 
head with confidence before saints and angels. 
The comfort which it conveys is greater than the 
capacities of mortality can appreciate, mighty 
and unspeakable, and not to be understood till it 
is felt. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


P 


ENSIONS, AND ARREARS PAY AND BOUNTY. 


JAMES FULLERTON, 


Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 901, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, . 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY, 
PRIVATE HORSES, &C., lost in service, 

PRIZE MONEY, 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, 

*To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


J^NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigel, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


T 


HE TRAVELERS! INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about §700,000. 

JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

JgROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 


One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. I). POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 
Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


W A. TINNEY, 

. Dealer in Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, &c., 
No. 338 SEVENTH Street, near Massachusetts Avenue. 

(^■School Books, Blank Books. Magazines, News¬ 
papers, Albums, Religious Pictures, &e. 


TOHN D. IIAMMACK, 

J (Above Willard’s) 

IIAMMAClv’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segars always on hand. 


I MREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
. ington and Georgetown. Office No. I, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


S SAMSTAG, 

, Dry Goods and Millencrv, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


E UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
n of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 











































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ADVERTISEMENTS, 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


piRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

II. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
JCp=ONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, aud give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 

JJLTTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 
EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 

■RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the lormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, .and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHfNSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

J^ROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JIIE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CIIAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 aud 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

• _ 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in ^ 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
j^IIAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

. Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D. 


A. COFLIN & CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


J^^Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
l to inform the public that ho has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terns. 
Table de haute from 12£ to 5 o'clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

__ • 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co..Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423,680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450,000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700,000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM! 1 ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON &. CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

% 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Solo Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street , between 9th and 10 th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress, 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S. J., President. 

M TAYLOR & CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Contrc Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

jJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

F OR RENT, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 
ill* House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags Banners, and Transparence# 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


T'OR THE LADIES. 

1 S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., See. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 


Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY & CO., 

Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

W M. R. RILEY Sc BRO.. 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

I3P*One Price, and that the Lowest. ^§33 

T W. COLLEY, 

fj * Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 5*23 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I iuvite the special aftention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

'l^’All articles warranted to prove as represented. 


W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth. Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., comer Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 


B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

positorv. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery, See. 

B lanchard & moiiun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. 


M CKNEW Se BELL, 

Successors to Murray Se Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 


OAMUEL TILSTON, 

O Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-aud-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 


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INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, Sec. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, <fcc., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. _ 

f R. FOLEY, 

fj • Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally, No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 


J OHN OGDEN, 

Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


F ? H. Se II. I. GREGORY, 
j* Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, «fcc., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south-side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c.; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo- 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. _ 

]? WHEELER Sc SON, 

Fj. Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Wasliington, D. C. 


C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

XLEX7 RT" SHEPHERD & BROS., 

Successors to J. W. Thompson Sc Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 


WEBB Sc BEVERIDGE, 

>\ Late Chas. S. Fowler Sc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, Sec., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

II^Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


A. HILL Sc CO., 

» Plumber Se Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


U EATON HOUSE, 

O Washington City, D. C. John II. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National : 
Hotel.) 


B arbour &. Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Sc Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’fl'celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

{J , Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

N W. BURCIIELL, 

♦ Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
Sec., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


r AP SEVENTH STREET. 

OUO S. Heilbrun Sc Bro., Boots and Shoes of 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 


506 


W M. G. METZEROTT Se CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Sc Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. J. MARKItlTER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhaugiiigs, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, <fcc. Terras cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 


L A. MEINERS, 

« Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


F lannery brothers, 

Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B II. STINEMETZ, 

. Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for wann weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, Sc c. 
Igp^Prices on the decline. 


W ALL, STEPHENS Sc CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Wa shington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

t) Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


G eorge w. cochran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


ft C. WILLARD’S 

Vi Ebbitt House, comer of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


fJlHE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert¬ 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

VVe receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


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ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stpek before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER Sc BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 


T EWIS JOHNSON Sc CO., 

Ju Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG! 

Manager Washington office. 


P J. STEER, 

• Agent for the Wheeler Sc Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 


W E. BROWN, 

VY • Successor to Win. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 


DEIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
lb Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

UTEVENS’, HATTERS, " 

0 And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
'Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


* T?IRE INSURANCE, 

1’ Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


Hallet Kilbour.v. J. M. Latta. 

T/ILBOURN.& LATTA, 

IV Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

r PIIE BEST SODA WATER, 

I With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT Se SON 

V i Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No.* 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

nOTTHELF &. BEIIREND, 

\J Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys, Perfumery, &c., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between II aud I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER Se CO.. ~ " 

fJ Dealers in Fine Groceries, Winos, Brandies, Toas, 
Fruits, Cigars, Sec., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 







































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


■gRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. Tills 
is the only College in this city where the.PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
*•' rapidly decaying” and “ osiers burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH. . 

Resident Proprietor. 

H koppel, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

J OHN R. EL VANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

IV TIL BURN'S SODA WATER, 

1VI from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth Street. 


* 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by ail to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D 


ANIEL WALDRON, M. D , 

homoeopathic physician. 

Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. in. 



*DRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(& 7 *No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


T 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M K. WALSH & CO., 

. Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday,Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

FREDERICK IIUGLE, 

JP Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co. ; bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined, to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 

C F. CUMMINS. 

. Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

TvUBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
‘U ing Saloon,northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT Sc. BRO., Proprietors. 

I )HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


HE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING* 


Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“ Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP. A. M., Proprietor. 

jy/£UNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast comer F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,} Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

I -1- 

| rjyiE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, I). C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN MITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 


JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


j^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 

H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfactions we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, I860. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sdld at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to bo given to 
the Soldiers aud Sailors National Orphau Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18.000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N.. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M aud N- T. . 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4,000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete.. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1,000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6,000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20,000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond RiDgs, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4.000 

20 Sewing Machines. $75 each. 1, 5< •> 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. _ _ _ _ 07 Qpo 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, «fcc., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, <fcc., $1 to $3 

each... 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engraviugs, &c., $1 to 

f 10 each_*. 59,000 


P HILP &. SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


Total. 250,000 

The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions astojhe shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and MUsic Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street i*nd 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, aud thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall. President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A. ;.Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcharn, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
Me Call am, D. O.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
j Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 

I N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, I). C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; lion. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Ya.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; lion. Henry C. Deming, M. C.. Conn.; Hon. A. H. 

. Lafiin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 

II Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C.. Ind.: Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinuel.M. C.. Iowa ; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 
















































































“With Malice towards None ; with Cliarity for All.” 


VOL. I. 


WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 30, 1866. 


No. 18 


DONATIONS. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

“UNKNOWN.” 

The only inscription upon the graves of thousands of 
our departed heroes. 

INSCRIBED TO MISS CLARA BARTON. 

“ Unknown,” “ unknown,” “ unknown,” “ unknown,” 
Is it for this that they have died? 

To he forgotten and alone, 

Who left us in their bloom and pride? 

O, saddest epitaph that rears 
Its front upon the funeral stone! 

O, saddest word our language bears 
Except that other word—alone! 

To think that they who shed their blood 
For us, should thus be left alone ! 

Who poured their lives out like a flood 
Should lie alar—“ unknown,” “ unknown ! ” 

Where are their noble dreams of Fame, 

Their longings for a high renown? 

Alone, alone, without a name, 

The sod above them trampled down. 

These forms have passed through dangers dire, 

Such as some veterans never knew, ^ 

Through battle smoke, and blood, and fire, 

Where thick the deathly bullets flew. 

Yet “ duty ” was their watchword still— 

They quailed not, shrank not from the blast; 

And now these unknown graves they fill— 

This is the soldier’s meed at last! 

Mothers, who wait for them to come. 

Sisters, who weep and sigh alone, 

Far from the dear loved ones at home 
They’re lying now—“unknown,” u unknown! ” 

Father in Heaven ! if this were all, 

What were the use of noble deeds! 

The soft winds blow, the blossoms fall, 

The flowers spring up beside the weeds. 

And Tixfti who doest all things well, 

Wflt place them nearer to Thy throne, 

Who in the cause of Freedom fell, 

And on earth’s bosom sleep—“ unknown ! ” 

Mary E. Nealy. 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

MEMINISSG. 

-, OBIIT MDCCCLXIII. 

Wrapped in thy country’s flag, 

Sleep, son of genius, sleep, 

While o’er their gifted child 
The Muses bend to weep. 

No more thy harp shall wake 
The living lines of song, 

Or weave in golden story 
The valor of the strong. 

The “Lesson of the War” 

Thy pen portrayed full well, 

Then, battling for the right, 

The poet-prophet felj. 

Not words alone, but deeds 
Have proved thy purpose grand; 

We write thee high among 
The heroes of the land— 

And cherish in our hearts 
The blossoms of thy fame, 

While cypress and the laurel 
Entwine around thy name. 

Winnie Woodland. 


National Table—From Henry N. Copp, esq., 
Proprietor of the National Union Business Col- 
j lege of this city, a splendid photograph of Mr. 
Spencer’s pen-portraits of Washington and Lin¬ 
coln. 

From Mr. Taylor, of Jersey City, through 
I Mrs. John Owen Rouse, of that city, a box of 
I Fancy Soap. Mr. Taylor’s liberality to the 
i soldiers’orphans during the war was well known, 
j and his gifts to this table prove that the same 
I generous spirit is still with him. 

Michigan Table—Additional specimens of gyp- 
! sum, made into paper weights; and one of the 
|j same—a very beautiful specimen it is—was made 
I for President Lincoln, by South worth &. Rand, 

: of Grand Rapids, Michigan; presented by Dr. 

Bliss. Also, a surgeon’s sash, from the same 
j gentleman. 

The ladies of this table beg to thank General 
C. Thomas for his triple gift to the orphans. 

A Camping Fire. 

This boon of fire—what wonder that man de- 
| vised a Prometheus, greatest of demi-gods, as its 
! discoverer? Mortals shrinking from therespon- 
j sibility of a high destiny and dreading to know 
I how divine the Divine would have them, always 
imagine an avatar of some one not lower than a 
half god when a gift of great price comes to the 
1 world. And fire is a very priceless and beauti¬ 
ful boon, not, as most know it, in imprisonment, 
barred with iron, or in sooty chimneys, or in 
mad revolt of conflagration, but as it grows in a 
flashing pyramid out in camp in the free woods, 
with eager air hurrying in on every side to feed 
! its glory. In the gloom I strike metal of steel 
1 against metallic flint. From this union a child 
is born. 1 receive the young spark tenderly in 
warm “tipsoo,”in a soft woolly nest of bark or 
grass tinder. Swaddled in this he thrives. He 
smiles; he chuckles; he laughs; he dances about* 
does my agile nursling. He will soon wear out 
his first infantile garb, so I cover him up in shel¬ 
ter. I feed him with digestible viands, according 
to his years. I give him presently stouter fare, 
and offer exhilarating morsels of fatness. All 
these the hearty youth assimilates, and grows 
; healthy. And now I educate him to manliness, 
training him on great joints, shoulders, and mar- 
I rowy portions. He becomes ere long a power 
and a friend able to requite me generously for my 
care. He aids me in preparing my feast, and we 
| feast together. Afterward we talk—Flame and 
i 1—we think together strong and passionate 
I thoughts of purpose and achievement. These 
emotions of manhood die away, and we share 
pensive memories of happiness missed, or dis¬ 
dained, or feebly g'rasped and torn away; regrets 
cover these like embers, and slowly over dead 
fiery ness comes a robe of ashy gray.— Theodore 
Winthrop. 

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-There is no such thing as forgetting possi¬ 
ble to the mind. A thousand accidents may and 
will interpose a \4il between our present con¬ 
sciousness and the secret inscriptions of the mind; 
accidents of the same sort will also rend away 
the veil; but alike, whether veiled or unveiled, 
the inscription will remain forever; just as the 
stars seem to withdraw before the coming light 
of day, whereas, in fact, we all know that it is a J 
light drawn over as a veil, and that they are wait¬ 
ing to be revealed when the obscuring day-light , 
shall have withdrawn. 


GEM. ' 

The quality of mercy is not strained; 

It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven 
Upon the place beneath; it is twice blessed; 

It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes. 
’Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes 
The throned monarch better than his crown: 

His sceptre shows the force of temporal power, 
The attribute to awe and majesty, 

Wheratn doth sit the dread and fear of kings; • 
But mercy is above this sceptred sway; 

It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, 

It is an attribute to God himself, 

And earthly power doth then show likest God’s, 
When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, 
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,— 
That in the course of justice, none of us 
Should see salvation; we do pray for mercy; 
And that same prayer doth teach us«ll to render 
The deeds of mercy. 

Shakspeare. 


MOSAICS. 

Friends should be our incentives to right, yet 
not only our guiding, but our prophetic stars. 
To love by sight is much, to love by faith is more. 
Together they make up that entire love, without 
which, heart, mind, and soul cannot alike be 
satisfied. Friends should love not merely for the 
absolute worth of each other, but on account of 
a mutual fitness of character. They are not 
merely one another’s priests in God, but minis¬ 
tering angels, exercising in their part the same 
functions as the great soul does in the whole, of 
seeing the perfect through the imperfect, nay of 
creating it, there. 

Why am I to love my friend the less for any 
obstructions in his life? Is not that the very 
time for me to love most tenderly, when I must 
see his life despite of seeming? 

• - 

Margaret Fuller. 

Put not your trust in the intellectual princes 
of your age; form no connections too close with 
any who live only in the atmosphere of admira¬ 
tion and praise. The love or the friendship of 
such people rarely contracts itselfinto the narrow 
circle of individuals. You, if you are brilliant 
like themselves, they will hate; you, if you are 
dull, they will despise. Gaze, therefore, on the 
splendor of such idols as a passing stranger. 
Look for a moment as one sharing in the idola¬ 
try; but pass on before the splendor has been 
sullied by hiiman frailty, or before your own 
generous homage has been confounded with offer¬ 
ings of weeds. De Quincy. 

To the betrothed lover, his maiden has lost 
her chiefest charm. She was heaven while he 
pursued her as a star. She is heaven no longer 
since she has stooped to such a mortal as he. 

Emerson. 


Fact^ in Natural History. —It is said that 
the rose of Florida, the most beautiful of flowers, 
emits no fragrance; the bird of P*\radise, the 
most beautiful of birds, gives no songs; the cy¬ 
press of Greece, the finest of trees, yields no 
fruit; dandies, the shiniest of men, have no sense; 
and ball-room belles, the loveliest creatures in 
the world, are very often ditto—only more so. 

There are many persons who think that Sun¬ 
day is a sponge with which to wipe out the sins 
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For the Orphans’ Advocate.! 

“ EXCELSIOR.” 

TO THE LADIES OF THE NEW YORK TABLE. 

The shades of eve were falling fast 
As swift along the Avenue passed 
A youth who plunged through heat and dust 
Because he had been told he must 
Come to the Fair. 

At length he came to Seventh street, 

And there prepared his fate to meet; 

The crowd were pouring on before 
He paid his “ quarter ” at the door 
Of the Great Fair. 

A scene of beauty met his eye! 

His nation’s banner gleamed on high, 

On every side the stripes and stars 
Made holy by a thousand scars, 

Shone on the Fair. 

The fountains flashed ’mid bowers of green, 
Bright lights illumed the fairy scene, 

And music, with its cadence rolled, 

Now soft and sweet, now strong and bold, 
Rang through the Fair. 

At length he nerved himself to start 
And wander through that brilliant mart, 

A voice met his bewildered ear— 

“The New York Table, sir, is here, 

Come help the Fair. 

“Here we have books, and sweet cravats, 
Cigar-stands, pistols, and lamp-mats, 

This “ Tribute Book ” and splendid rifle, 

The chances, sir, are but a trifle 
At this Great Fair.” 

Delighted thus to try his fate, 

Our friend took chances small and great, 
Bought lots of things, all useful too, 

And, pleased, once more set out to view 
Our wondrous Fair. 

Kentucky! met his lifted eye— 

“ Ice cream, sir, ’s just the thing to buy 
On this warm night, and strawberries too, 
How many, sir, shall 1 give you? 

Here at the Fair.” • 

See Flora’s Temple, fragrant shrine, 

Roses adorn, and wreaths entwine. 

He paused to purchase a bouquet, 

Which at the Goddess’ feet he lay— 

Flowers for the Fair. 

Then stopped before a glittering heap 
Of lovely things, “all very cheap,” 

Which Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Maine 
Had gathered there, and not in vain 
For the Great Fair. 

At “Jacob’s Well ” he paused and quaffed 
From a fair hand, a luscious draught. 

Fished at “ The Pond,” and patronized the art 
Which gives “Two Cures for Every Broken 
Heart” 

Here at the Fair. 

The bell rang out the closing hour, 

He hastened on past fairy bower ‘ 

Intent upon the door; for this good reason, 
He wished to buy a ticket for the season 
Of our Great Fair. 

The pleasant hours he there had passed, 

He would not let them be the last; 

And as he homeward walked along 
Said, as he hummed a little song, 

“ God bless the Fair! ” 

Bizarre. 


0 r p l) a it s ’ 3 , b t) o c a t c. 


Tlie Beauty of Lichens and Ulosseg. 

Lichens and mosses, how of these? Meek 
creatures, the first mercy of the earth, veiling 
with hushed softness its dintless rocks; creatures 
full of pity, covering with strange and tender 
honor the scarred disgrace of ruin, laying quiet 
finger on the trembling stones, to teach them rest. 
No words, that I know of, will say what these 
mosses are. None are delicate enough, none 
perfect enough, none rich enough. How is one 
to tell of the rounded bossess of furred and beam¬ 
ing green—the starred divisions of rubied bloom, 
fine filmed, as the rock spirits could spin por- 
phry as we do glass; the traceries of intricate 
silver, and fringes of amber, lustrous arborescent, 
burnished through every fibre into fitful bright¬ 
ness and glossy traverses of silken change, yet 
all subdued and pensive,and framed for simplest, 
sweetest offices of grace. They will not be gath¬ 
ered, like the flowers, for chaplet or love token; 
but of these the wild bird will make its nest, and 
and the wearied child his pillow. 

And, as the earth’s first mercy, so they are its 
last gift to us. When all other service is vain, 
from plant and tree, the soft mosses and gray 
lichen take up their watch by the headstone. 
The woods, the blossoms, the giftbearing grasses 
have done their parts for a time, but these do 
service forever. Trees for the builder’s yard, 
flowers for the bride’s chamber, corn for the 
granary, moss for the grave. 

Yet as in one sense the humblest, in another 
they are the most honored of the earth’s chil¬ 
dren. Unfading, as motionless, the worm frets 
them not, and the autumn wastes not. Strong 
in lowliness, they neither blanch in heat or pine 
in frost. To them, slow-fingered, constant- 
hearted, is intrusted the weaving of the dark, 
eternal tapestries of the hills; to them, slow pen¬ 
ciled, iris-dyed, the tender framing of their end¬ 
less imagery. Sharing the stillness of the unim¬ 
passioned rock, they share also its endurance; 
and while the winds of departing spring scatter 
the white hawthorn blossoms like drifted snow, 
and summer dims on the parched meadow the 
drooping of its cowslip gold—far above the 
mountains the silver lichen-spots rest, starlike, 
on the stone; and the gathering orange stain upon 
the edge of yonder western peak reflects the sun¬ 
sets of a thousand years.— Ruskin. 


Rossini. 

A chatty Paris paper, the Solid, describes the 
life of Rossini in his villa at Passy. We quote: 

In the kitchen garden appertaining to this villa 
the great maestro cultivates vegetables hitherto 
unknown in this climate, the seeds of which he 
receives from Italy. Rossini works quite as 
much at Passy, notwithstanding the numerous 
visitors who daily break in upon his retirement, 
as he does in Paris. During the summer of 1863 
he there composed his “ Petite MesseSolennelle,” 
which has been twice performed at Count Pillet- 
Will’s; and it is reported that the result of this 
year’s r illegiatura will be a rare treat to the mu¬ 
sical world. The composer has attained his sev¬ 
enty-second year; yet the only recreation he 
allows himself is a walk of two hours up and 
down the boulevard in front of his house. His 
appearance is daily watched for by numbers of 
persons whom a sincere admiration for his genius 
incites thus to annoy him by their indiscreet cu¬ 
riosity. Last year a Russian lady outstripped 
the limits even of Rossini’s patience, and, having 
watched his daily promenade during several days, 
sent a message to his house expressive of iter 
desire to be received by him. The reply to this 
strange communication was: “ 1 do nothing for 
nothing. If the lady brings me a very fine bunch 
of asparagus, she will be welcome, and she can 
take a view of me at her leisure.” Then point¬ 
ing to his waist, which had attained a somewhat 
aldermanic rotundity, he added: “ The lady may 
even walk round me if she pleases, but l must 
have my asparagus.” The fair Russian was 
gifted with sufficient sense of decorum to perceive 
by the nature of the reply that there is some dif¬ 
ference between a great artist and a giraffe or a 
strange fish, to see which one visits a menagerie 
or an aquarium. 


What Is Coal! 

“What is coal?” is a question more satifac- 
torily answered by a little roundabout expla¬ 
nation than by a direct reply. To say that 
coal is altered and mineralized vegetable matter 
is true; but the definition is too tmrt to be readily 
intelligible. Every one knows something of peat 
and peat-mosses; well, this peat is simply coal 
in its first stage of development. Were the 
peat-moss submerged and covered over by de¬ 
posits of mud and clay and sand, it would in 
course of time undergo important chemical 
changes, by which part of its gaseous contents 
(oxygen, hydrogen, &c.) would be discharged, 
and the mass reduced to a compact coaly sub¬ 
stance known as lignite or brown coal. Such 
brown coals are abundant in many countries, 
(Germany, Austria, New Zealand, &c.,) and 
worked for economical purposes; and were they 
subjected to still further changes, they would in 
course of ages become converted into shining 
stony coals, like those which are now raised in 
the coal-fields of Great Britain. The truth is, 
coal occurs in the earth’s crust in every stage of 
development, from the peat-mosses and swamp- 
growths still in process of accumulation on the 
surface, down through the tertiary brown coals 
to the bituminous stone-coals of the secondary 
and primary periods, and from these again down 
to the still older non-bituminous anthracites and 
graphites. All, in fact, have a similar origin. 
They are mere vegetable masses that have under¬ 
gone different degrees of mineralization—the re¬ 
cent vegetable full of volatile matters, the lignites 
less so, the bituminous coals giving off smoke 
and flame, the anthracites barely smoking, and 
the graphite masses of pure debitumenized car¬ 
bon. They are all coals, and belong to the same 
family—those in the younger formations still re¬ 
taining much of their vegetable structure and full 
of volatile matter, while those in the older for’ 
mations have seemingly lost all traces of struc¬ 
ture and have been all but deprived of their vol¬ 
atile constituents. But even where no structure 
is obvious to the naked eye, it can generally be 
rendered apparent by submitting thin transparent 
slices to the microscope. By this means the- 
vegetable origin of the most compact and glisten¬ 
ing coal is often revealed as clearly as the tissues 
in living plants, and thus the observer is enabled 
to determine not only the organic nature of the 
mass, but the botanical peculiarities of the order 
concerning its formation. Like all mixed rocks, 
however, coal presents itself in many varieties. 
We cannot conceive of vegetable matter (whether 
drifted or grown in situ ) being associated with 
sedimentary strata, without its beiftg mingled 
more or less with earthly impurities that, ac¬ 
cording to their amount, must necessarily confer 
on different coals different structures, different 
aspects, and different qualities. Besides, varie¬ 
ties will also arise from the conditions of the veg¬ 
etable mass itself, according as it may have been 
suddenly covered up or long exposed to macera¬ 
tion and comminution in water, and notably, also 
according to the nature of the plants composing 
the mass. These varieties, according to their 
structure, texture, and qualities, are generally 
known as caking coal, which is soft and tender 
in the mass, like that of Newcastle, and sw-ells 
and cakes together in burning; splint or slate 
coal, which is hard and slaty in texture, like most 
Scotch coals, and burns free and open, cannel 
parrot coal, which is compact and jet-like in tex¬ 
ture, spirts and crackles when thrown suddenly 
on the fire, but when ignited burns with a clear 
candle-like flame, and from its composition is 
chiefly used in gas manufacture; and coarse fo¬ 
liated or cubic coal which is more or less soft, 
breaks up into large blocks, and contains in gen¬ 
eral a large per centage of earthly impurities. 
Between these varieties there is, of course, every 
gradation—coals so pure as to leave only one or 
two per cent., and many so impure as to be unfit 
for fuel, and so to pass into shales more or less 
bituminous. 


Write your name by kindness, and love, and 
mercy, on the hearts of the people you come in 
contact with, year by year, and you will never 
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Jfair girutarg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs.Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

.Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Morehcad, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

Refreshment Table—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 


NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond Jiy Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

district op Columbia, (two tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Wni. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. • 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “ ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE.” 

In charge of Mrs. Glenn and Miss Naylor. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
I Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
j Music, books, and oil paintings. 

I refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 

Fatigue oe Major Generals. —A short time 
ago, while a regiment was moving by Sherman’s 
headquarters—a tent, fly, and a fence corner, 
near Kenesaw mountains—one of the soldiers 
observed a major general lying asleep near the 
roadside. He spoke very loudly to his comrades, 
saying: ‘‘There’s the way we are commanded 
—officered by major generals who get drunk and 
lay in the fence corners.” Sherman heard him 
and sprang to his feet. “ Not drunk, boys,” he 
said quietly, "‘ but I’ve been up all night, and 
I’m very tired and sleepy.” He got on his 
horse, and, followed by his staff, rode away. 

I am forcibly reminded by this incident of see¬ 
ing General Thomas lying in a fence cooler, near 
John Ross’s house, at Rossville,on the night our 
forces retired from Chickamauga to Rossville, his 
features, handsome in their repose, but looking 
old from the weariness of two days’ sleepless 
fighting, aglow with the light of a great fire that 
had been built near by. “ General, fte down on 
my blanket,” Major F. H. Gross had said to 
him,“you mustbe weary.” “I am tired,” said 
the old man, lying down and falling asleep in a 
few moments. For two days and three nights he 
had not slept; but during that sleepless labor he 
had saved a great army, and won undying re¬ 
nown as the hero of Chickamauga, and he had 
doubly earned his right to sleep. 


General Scott’s Mother. —In the opening 
paragraph of his autobiography, General Scott 
pays the following beautiful tribute to his mother. 
He says: 

According to the family Bible, I was born June 
13, 1786, on the farm which I inherited, some 
fourteen miles from Petersburg, Virginia. My 
parents, William Scott and Ann Masor, both na¬ 
tives of the same neighborhood, intermarried in 
1780. In my sixth year I lost my father, a gal¬ 
lant lieutenant, captain in the Revolutionary 
army, and a successful farmer. Happily, my 
dear mother was spared to me eleven years longer, 
and if, in my now protracted career, I have 
' achieved anything worthy of being written, any¬ 
thing that my countrymen are likely to honor in 
the next century, it is from the lessons of that 
admirable parent that I derived the inspiration. 

Home. —Our home ! What images are brought 
before us by that one word ! The meeting of cor¬ 
dial smiles, and the gathering round the evening 
hearth,and the interchange of thoughts in kindly 
words, and the glance of eyes to which our hearts 
lie open as the day—there is the true city of ref¬ 
uge! Where are we to turn when it is shut out 
from us or changed ? Who ever thought his home 
could change? And yet those calm, and deep, 
and still deiigh.s, over which the world seems to 
have no breath of power, they, too, are like the 
beautiful summer clouds, tranquil as if fixed to 
sleep forever in the pure azure of the skies, yet 
l all the while melting from us, though impercept¬ 
ibly passing away. 


George Arnold. 

Outside of this city and of the literary clubs of 
our neighboring cities there are probably few who 
ever knew anything of George Arnold, who ended 
his short career as a writer last year. Here he 
was well known as a young man of unquestion¬ 
able talent, who had done much as a contributor 
to the journals and periodicals of the day, and 
whose powers gave promise of more lasting 
achievements. Aside from his ability, his per¬ 
sonal traits were such as to win for him the 
kindly feelings of all who knew him, and the 
most affectionate esteem from his circle of inti¬ 
mate friends. He wrote for several different 
journals, and with great versatility. Among his 
contributions of this nature, the “ McArone ” pa¬ 
pers—published at first in Vanity Fair —were most 
widely read, and riot only show a keen percep¬ 
tion of the humorous, but occasionally reveal the 
depth of his convictions and fine knowledge of 
human nature. 

Endowed with a strong inclination for the pro¬ 
fession of an artist, and finding himself unable 
to succeed in this specialty, his writings—espe¬ 
cially his poems—are full of the real artistic feel¬ 
ing, and are beautifully expressive of it. The 
editor of the present collection of his poems— 
Mr. William Winter, of the Tribune —was an in¬ 
timate friend, and is in every way qualified for 
the labor of love he has performed. His bio¬ 
graphical sketch of the lamented Arnold will give 
to all who read it a true appreciation of his cha- 
acter and mental traits, while those who knew 
him best will welcome a tribute so worthy and 
so well written. 

There are in this collection a few of those beau¬ 
tiful conceits which are sometimes found and sin¬ 
gled out for admiration in some of the works of 
our poets, but all the poems are pervaded by a 
true, healthy and delicate poetic sentiment. They 
convey ideas and touch feelings which prose 
writing could not give or rouse. They appeal to 
the heart and quicken the finer sensibilities of our • 
nature, and will be cherished by all readers who 
are capable of appreciating the expression of 
refined poetic emotion.— N. Y. Evening Post. 


Politeness. 

The basis of all true politeness is kindness. 
All politeness should be real, and from the heart. 
If you constantly strive to reason away your 
prejudices against people, you will become po¬ 
lite. Most of our dislikes have very little founda¬ 
tion. A large proportion of them spring from 
idle gossip, from fancied slights, or from trials of 
our temper which we could very easily forgive. 
If kindness of heart be the first requisite in po¬ 
liteness, it is quite as true that assiduity is not 
less needed. 

Let memory be on the alert to recall anything 
which may be agreeable or serviceable to those 
with whom you converse, and keep your eyes 
and ears open to seize the opportunity for any 
friendly office, no matter how trifling. Polite¬ 
ness, be it remembered, includes “polish, ele¬ 
gance, ease, and gracefulness jf manners, united 
with a desire to please others, and a careful at¬ 
tention to their wants and wishes.” The first 
step towards achieving grace, is to be quietly 
confident, and feel at ease in any society. If 
our language be good, your knowledge credita- 
le, your personal appearance devoid of eccen¬ 
tricity, and if you have learned to avoid making 
yourself “ conspicuous,” there is no reason why 
you should not be firm and assured, anywhere. 

For the Curious.—V arious ways of reading 
the line: 

“ The ploughman homeward plods his weary way.” 
The weary ploughman plods his homeward way. 
The weary ploughman homeward plods his way. 
The ploughman, weary, plods his homeward way. 
The ploughman, weary, homeward plods his way. 
Weary, the ploughman plods his homeward way. 
Weary, the ploughman homeward plods his way. 
Homeward the ploughman plods his w'eary way. 
Homeward the weary ploughman plods his way. 
Homeward the ploughman, weary, plods his way. 
The homeward ploughman, weary, plods his way. 
The homeward ploughman plods his weary way. 































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^bborate. 

For tl»e SolUicrs and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 
SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate,” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OUR CONTRIBUTORS. 


The following names represent our list 
of contributors, and as it is made up of 
some of the best literary talent of the coun¬ 
try, we feel every encouragement of being 
able to present to our readers a publication 
deserving of their patronage: 


Horace Greeley. 

William Cullen Bryant. 
George H. Boker. 

John W. Forney. 

T. Buchanan Read. 
Samuel Wilkeson 
Morton McMichael. 

Dr. R. Shelton Mackenzie. 
John G. Saxe. 

John G. Whittier. 

W. D. Wallach. 

Thomas B. Florence. 

John Pierpont. 

Francis De Haes Janvier. 
Wien Forney. 

Joseph A. Ware. 

Rev. Byron Sunderland. 

. Mrs. Lippincott, (G 


B. Gratz Brown. 

C. . C. Fulton. 

Mrs. Mary E. Nealy. 

Mrs. Mary Clemens Ames. 
S. P. Hanscom. 

Miss Mary Hamilton. 

Mr?. E. I). K .N. South worth. 
Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 
Theodore Tilton. 

Schuyler Colfax. 

Delphine P. Baker. 

Alice Carey. 

Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Colonel Allen. 

E. P. Whipple. 

W. V. McKean. 

Henry Ward Beecher, 
race Greenwood.) 


OFFICIAL. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Sirs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Faruham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE V 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


O. G. Firmin, 

B. P' Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
L. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


TO OUR ADVERTISERS. 

As our paper, contrary to our anticipa¬ 
tions, will continue for another week, we 
desire the renewal of the favors of our ad¬ 
vertisers, and for the remainder of our pub¬ 
lication we have established the following 
rates, viz: one square, $2; half-square, $1. 


VALEDICTORY, 

Our labors have drawn to their close. 
We have filled the allotted measure of our 
days, and now return to the nothingness 
from which we sprung. But did we spring 
from mere nothingness? No. Minerva 
sprang from the head of Jupiter, full grown 
and fully armed, and ours has been a nobler 
origin—being the offspring of heaven-born 
Charity. We came not with helmet and 
shield, and the clangor of arms, but with a 
mission to enkindle the flame of kindness 
and gratitude towards little ones who had 
suffered and could not rejoice when exul¬ 
tant shouts and fires of joy resounded 
through and illumined the land. 

The time allotted for our work has elapsed, 
but there yet remains much to be done. 
We can only 'say for ourselves that our 
humble part has been performed with good¬ 
will, and as much success, pecuniarily, as 
we could reasonably have hoped for. We 
are grateful to the kind and earnest friends 
whose zeal and interest have enabled us to 
do thus much. We could have wished for 
greater success in making our paper useful 
and eniertaining, but we lacked the tact 
and knowledge which time and experience 
only can bring. We are but amateur edit¬ 
ors, and possess none of that facility of ma¬ 
nipulating words and ideas which charac¬ 
terize the artistic practitioner—not to speak 
of our want of that creative genius, which, 
soaring through realms of thought, can 
seize on airy nothings and give them em¬ 
bodiment and shapes that dazzle and enchant 
mortal vision. 

We have had but one idea—a hard prac¬ 
tical fact—to work with and upon. And 
though it may have presented itself in many 
forms, it has been still but the same idea— 
the orphan’s cause. Surround the idea with 
what poetic images we may, clothe it in 
what language we will, we return always 
to the same result—he needs our care. 

It has been our aim not merely to teach 
that he needs, but that he has a right—a 
sacred right—to our justice as well as our 
charity; and that we would be guilty of a 
double—nay, a manifold—wrong, if we fell 
short in the performance of our duty to the 
orphan and the gallant dead; to our country, 
to ourselves, and to God. 

To feed and clothe, to shelter, protect, 

, and educate every child of the generous 
and self-sacrificing heroes who gave for us 
all that men hold most dear, is a debt more 
sacred than any that can be counted or 
measured. Money may help, but cannot 
wholly discharge it. It demands affection, 
care, devotion. These sentiments are not 
wanting, but they must be manifested in 
practical shape, aud become tangible and 
' active realities. 


Poetry, eloquence, and sympathetic tears 
may serve to excite dull hearts to a per¬ 
formance of duty—but for our orphans we 
want a Home —we want dry goods, and 
groceries, and fuel, for the comfort and sus¬ 
tenance of their bodies, and knowledge and 
power, morals and religion, for their minds 
and souls. For ourselves, stern justice de¬ 
mands that we erect a monument that shall 
give evidence to all time that we have faith¬ 
fully, honestly, and promptly paid the na¬ 
tional debt to the nation’s wards. 

All this will be done—is being done. 
Gentle woman, “ Heaven’s last best gift to 
man,” has devoted her heart and will to 
the glorious work, and already the founding 
of the Home—the raising of the monument 
—has been commenced. She may be seen 
at the Fair Room night after night, day 
after day, earnestly, faithfully, patiently, 
laboring for the accomplishment of this 
noble end. She does not stand idly by, 
thinking or saying that the work ought to 
be, or wondering why it is not, done, but 
is practically engaged in it. 

Men too, men of strength and substance, 
are there, proving their manhood, and vin¬ 
dicating their honor in the heartiness with 
which they extend substantial aid. 

Our little ephemeris has been permitted 
to flutter awhile in the gay light and sweet 
perfume of this angelic throng, gathering 
sweet treasures for the storehouse of mem¬ 
ory of happy hours spent amid the sunshine 
and music of heaven-lit eyes, celestial 
smiles, and gentle speech of kindness and 
love. 

Not without regret do we leave these 
grateful scenes and sever such pleasant as¬ 
sociations. We are happy and thankful to 
have been permitted in our humble way to 
add a mite to. a noble work, and beg of gen¬ 
erous friends forgiveness for any want of 
grace or thoughtlessness we may have 
shown in our manner. Our sole aim has 
been to advance the cause of the soldiers 
and sailors’orphans—“withmalice towards 
none—^ith charity for all.” 


ANNOUNCEMENT I 

As we go to press, we are informed, offi¬ 
cially, that the lady managers of the Fair 
will not permit us to withdraw from the 
scene of our labors. 

And for this action on their part they 
give as reasons the necessity felt by the 
ladies for our continuance in the field, and 
the earnestly expressed desire of our sub¬ 
scribers, advertisers, aud friends in general, 
for the publication of the “Advocate’’until 
the close of the Fair. We acknowledge 
the high compliment thus paid us, and if 
possible, the “Advocate” will appear on 
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D. DeWarrdenau’s poem, “The Gift,” 
written for the “Advocate,” is published 
in handsome form, and is for sale at the 
Independent Table. 

DeWarrdenau’s rising genius never took 
higher flight than in this really fine.produc- 
tion, and as per announcement in another ! 
column, we shall continue our paper until 
the close of the Fair, it will be our pleas- ( 
ure to publish some extracts from “The 
Gift” for the benefit of our readers. 

WANDERINGS. 

The Floral Temple, decked with consummate 
taste by Flora’s own hand, and rendered addi¬ 
tionally attractive by the presence of Eve’s fair 
daughters, is thronged to-night with eager buy¬ 
ers, or admirers of a very rare plant called Ad¬ 
am’s needle, presented by Dr. Bigelow. The 
plant is said to bloom only once in four years, 
and is well worth a visit from the curious. We 
are requested to notice a donation to this table 
called “ Hell and Damnation,” and at the horrible 
words feel like turning away, but the fair priest- I 
ess of the Temple asks us to look at the articles 
in question, and we find they are quite harmless, 
being specimens of wheat now growing in those 
celebrated forts in front of Petersburg. 

As we proceed up the aisle, the Senator’s cane, 
in charge of Mrs. Foot, is the next attraction. 
The cane has been fully described heretofore, 
and we refer our readers to the votes in another 
column. 

Near the Fishing Pond the portraits of the 
Senators and Representatives voting for the Con¬ 
stitutional Amendment are grouped together in 
one large Photograph, which is being sold for 
the benefit of the District table. 

The dressing case to be presented to the gen¬ 
tleman receiving the highest number of votes for 
President, is to the right of the entrance, and in 
charge of Miss Grace D. Spalding. 

At the Refreshment Stand in the centre of the 
room (which is a branch of the New York table) 
is an elegant Sofa Pillow, presented by Miss Lucy 
Clark, of Buffalo, New York. 

The ladies at the National table showed us a 
photograph of the marvellous piece of pen-work 
on exhibition here, the portraits of Washington 
and Lincoln, by the Spencer Brothers,'Penmen. 
The photograph was presented to the National 
table by Henry N. Copp, Esq., Proprietor of the 
National Union Business College of this city, and 
will prove a most acceptable gift—And this wan¬ 
dering will be our last—so the senior editor in¬ 
formed us yesterday. 

We suppose we must praise Allah, and say 
whatever is, is right; and with a regretful feeling 
we utter the apothegm. Called upon, after some 
eight numbers of the Advocate had been issued, 
to furnish daily an article relative to the workings 
of the Fair, and finding that a series of contribu¬ 
tions descriptive of the Tables, the articles for 
sale, their attractions, &c., had already been 
completed by a predecessor, we had one of two 
alternatives left us; either to give to our readers 
short gossipy waifs, picked up at random here 
and there, or to make a complete circuit of the 
Fair, noticing every article of attraction in order, 
and of course, going over the same ground already 
trodden by another. We chose the latter and 
the result has been—the “Wanderings.” 


We endeavored, kind reader, to induce you to 
take our arm, and to look with us upon the va¬ 
rious items of interest in the room as such exam¬ 
ination might best appear to the advantage of the j 
Fair, or should please your fancy. And very 
often talked to you, sometimes unconnectedly we j* 
acknowledge, when, we have since feared, your || 
ears were tired of common-place, or you had || 
strayed away from us altogether. We tried to 
infuse some esprit into our conversations, yet we 
are sadly afraid that our words were profitless 
in that respect. 

And now that we have completed this pro¬ 
gramme, you complain of being tired ! We are 
foot-sore too, and our fingers are wearied, but 
our heart is perfectly fresh, and we would will¬ 
ingly do’ the work over, for it has become a pleas¬ 
ure to us. 

In our peregrinations we met, again and again, j 
the beautiful and accomplished ladies of this Fair, 
and we shall think l<tng and pleasurably of their 
kindness and urbanity Uo us. 

What of our silent and ever ready compan¬ 
ion—our pencil? We shall treasure it carefully 
—no more ignoble duty for it in calculating tons 
and pounds, dollars and cents, imports and ex¬ 
ports, for it shall be to us a memento of the 
great Fair for the orphans of our gallant dead. 

We have but a word or two more to say, dear 
reader, and we take your hand and press it, and 
trust that if another enterprise of this kind should 
call for what little aid we may render, that then 
you will bestow as equal an appreciation, as 
shown heretofore, of the services of your hum¬ 
ble servant, 

The Wanderer. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 403; Sherman, 378; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 58; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 589; Meade, 6; Sweeney, 1; scattering, 15. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 783; 
Doolittle, 814; Poland, 152; Trumbull, 123; 
Cowan,21; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 12; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 14; 
Wade, 7; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 144; G.C. Smith,163; 
Whaley, 92; Morrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 49. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
1 votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell,24; Maj. 
Hall, 7; J. B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. Olmstead,5; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 4; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J. Lewis, 2; Com. 
Radford, 27; Amdmiral Dahlgren, 2; Admiral 
Smith, 4. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 308; Grant, 78fJohnson, 99 ; Stanton, 
47; Chase,25; Colfax, 62; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 36. 


PRIZES DRAW N. 

At the New York Table—on Thursday even¬ 
ing, a Tea set won by Mrs. General Augur; and 
on last evening, an Opera cloak by Hon. Ham¬ 
ilton Ward. 

At the Independent Table—on Thursday even¬ 
ing, an elegant marble clock, won by Hon. E. 
j B. French, Second Auditor of the Treasury. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS, AND ARREARS PAY AND BOUNTY. 

• JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 901, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY, 
PRIVATE HORSES, &C., lost in service, 

PRIZE MONEY, 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, 

To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


J^NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigel, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the auUior, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


mHF 


HE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 

JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


-gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY &. CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. I). POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


TTT A. TINNEY, 

YV • Dealer in Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, &c., 
No. 338 SEVENTH Street, near Massachusetts Avenue. 

{>(^*School Books, Blank Books. Magazines, News¬ 
papers, Albums, Religious Pictures, &e. 


JOHN D. HAMMACK, 

(Above Willard’s) 

HAMMACK’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and *20*2 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segars always on band. 


TMUEMEX’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
JL ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered bv Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


Cl SAMSTAG, 

U. Dry Goods and Millenary, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


B UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 

JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


pRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities w r ith Treasurer United States, 
OFONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

aud to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


J^ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


■RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 

• 

AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, aud Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS 


John P. Brophy. 


John T. Burch. 


B 


ROPHY &, BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 


AND 


J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 
492 SEVENTH STREET, 


BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 
Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGq£, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 


QAK HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 


No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
■Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C/B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 
wholesale and retail, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 



A. COFLIN & CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


'THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania nveuue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, See. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table de haute from 12^ to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICn. 


WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co..Capital over. $9,000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co_Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM !! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., 6up 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 


G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street , between 9 th and I0*A streets. 

This Institution is Conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 


TERMS: 

Fayable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President . 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7tli and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

- -— «- 

J JARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


T70R RENT, 

r Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M T. PARKER & MACNICHOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparence 3 
painted and ornamented 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


T70R THE LADIES. 

P S. lleller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., <fcc. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 

C. J. Bogan*. W. B. Wylie. 

I )OGAN & WYLIE, 

) Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between IC and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

JOS. J. MAY &, CO., 

f) Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

W M. R. RILEY & BRO.. 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

^"’One Price, and that the Lowest 

J W. COLLEY, 

fJ . Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

J^^All articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-clotli, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &c. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
year?. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


J R. FOLEY, 
ej . W1 


' hole sale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 7 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

JOHN OGDEN, 

tJ Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

If n. & H. L GREGORY. 

Vj* Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, Sec., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley & co.. 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers, Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware. Castors, moves and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

P WHEELER & SON, 

Fj* Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery. Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, See., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 
n Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Cbaudeliers on hand. 

WEBB & BEVERIDGE, 

Y Y Late Chas. S. Fowler Sc Co., importers, Wholesale 
aud Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
line Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, <fcc., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

£^~Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

J) A. HILL & CO., 

J l • Plumber Sc Gasfitter, corner of Niuth and E sts. 


V" EATON HOUSE, 

‘ ’ Washington City,.D. C. John H. Sommes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) • 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous tind Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 


B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, aud Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery, See. _ 

B lanchard & moiiun, 

Booksellers aud Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 

D. C. _ 

M CKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray <fc Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-aud-a-lialf and Sixth 
streets. 

OAMUEL TILSTON, 

u Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

•s^ooj^r J\[ 

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1*07 ‘ 89U IAV ‘sbijooojd ‘snej, oai^j U07 

D.'/6 ' HHXAKS V OHO 

B ARBOUR Se HAMILTON, 

Wholesale aud Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Se Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. .Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, aud Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

J RUSSELL BARR, 

?) 1 Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, "Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 




W. BURCIIELL, 

1 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

PA/ 1 SEVENTH STREET. PA/ 1 

JUU S. Heilbrun Sc Bro., Boots and Shoes of t)l/U 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets. Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinwav’s Pianos and Mason <fc Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames,Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

J A. MEINERS, 

L. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

F lannery brothers. 

Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth aud Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B I-I. STINEMETZ, 

• Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
(JjlJjp'Prices ou the decline. 

WALL, STEfllENS Sc CO., 

YV First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Was hington City. _ 

JAMES Y. DAVIS, 

t) Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&.C., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, J>. C. 

G eorge w. cochran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealersin Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C. _ 

p C. WILLARD’S 

\J 1 , Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


rjlHE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. m 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOW T LER, Cashier. 
jJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as wc have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured lor a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER Se BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

"TeWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

jL Bankers, Washington City. The # General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. * Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 

Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

^ Manager Washington office. 


D J. STEER, 

L • Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. Tin y 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of tlio sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, 

. Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt White aud Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf aud Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 


f ) EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
i Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

DTEVENS*. HATTERS, “ 

O And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av.. Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

F ire insurance, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

HALLET KlLliOURN. J. M. LATTA 

K ILBOURN Se LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

THE BEST SODA WATER, “ 

1 With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue aud Third street. j. s. JONES. 

J B. OLCOTT & SON " 

t) 1 Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, aud Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF & BEHREND, " 

\J Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, See., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between II and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

JACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

r) Dealers in Fine Groceries, Winos, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 




















































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


■gRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
4i rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H koppel, * 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

d Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. G. 


M ILBURN’S soda water, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is aeknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Gall and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


D aniel yvaldron. m. d., 

HOMCEOPATH1C PHYSICIAN. 
Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. m. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


J^REDERLCK I1UGLE, 

T Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B ARROW &. CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


T HE VERY LATEST NOVELTY! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legkimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellevv & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


N 


ATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


n F. CUMMINS. 

Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D UBANT'S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
iug Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DU BANT & BRO., Proprietors. 

:* 

P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM- 
PAN\ r . Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Ofiice, corner of I) and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


B 


RADY & CO’S 


NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 


NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON*, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
tlmse in any other style of art. 

{f(^»No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


fJlHE NATIONAL UNIQJN BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. . 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


jyj-UNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business In the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row. New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 



NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 
(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 


OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 


WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. TIIOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOS£S KELLY, Cashier. 

^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 


Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
countrv. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! IIOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfactions we employ experienced workmen,use only 
the best material, and make fin article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenuu between 9th^and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. '75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18. 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between* M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1,000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1, 500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20,000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $1.25 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1,000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. J, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. I. 500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, Ac., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &.C., $1 to $3 

each.:. 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book aud Music Stores in the cit}', 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’' and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, Col. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John II. Ketcliam. M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton. N. Y.; Hon. Tlios. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; lion. Ricliard*Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; lion. Ebon C*. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; lion. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J. ; Hon. George W. 

I Julian, M. C.. Ind.; Hon. £. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 

II J. B. Grinnei,M. C.. Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 




















































































“Witli Malice towards None; witli Charity for 

All.” 


VOL. I. 

WASHINGTON, L>. C., JULY 

3, 

186 6. No. 19 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

FAIR GOSSIP. 


THE WAIL. OF THE FATHERLESS. 

BT MARY E. NEALY. 

Alone, alone, alone! 

On (he cold unfeeling earth; 

O, why was I thus on the dark world thrown— 

Or why did I e’er have birth? 

Father in Heaven ! to Thee, 

Who notest the sparrow’s fall, 

With my desolate, desolate life I" flee, 

For thou canst give me all! 

Alone, alone, alone! 

“ He died for Ills country ” they say; 

And my mother, with many a weary moan, 

Sank, from that very day. 

While I, like the slender reed, 

Bent, but to rise again ; 

And like the thrifty and useless weed, 

Sprang up from the drenching rain. 

Alone, alone, alone! 

No friend but One above ; 

O, for a father’s strong arm thrown 
Around my form in love! 

O, for a mother’s smile, 

Or even a mother’s tear, 

This desolate feeling to beguile; 

But, alas ! they are not here. 

Alone, alone, alone! 

O, come, sweet human love ! 

Let my spirit hear thy music-tone 
Float to me from above. 

For I know thou hast the art 
To soothe all human woe; • 

And I long to clasp thee to my heart, 

And never let thee go! 

Washington, D. C., June 20,1866. 

For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

SERENADE. 

O! come to the Fair, love, O! come there with me, 

’Tls a palace of fountains, of pleasure, and glee, 

There Beauty is seen, more radiant than pearls, 

And diamonds that sparkle ’neath soft waving curls. 

O ! come to the Fair, love, O ! come there with me, 

And gaze on the trophies of the “ Land of the free,” 

It’s dome with her Flags is resplendently dress’d. 

Once borne by brave hearts from the North, East, and 
West. 

O! come to the Fair, love, O! come there with me. 
Where emotions shall rise like the waves of the sea, 

And music’s “soft magic ” in harmony swell, 

And nectar is quaff’d from the Patriarch’s well. 

O! come to the Fair, love, O ! come there with me, 

With the emblems of Peace enchanted you’ll be, 

Her rich spoils will be garner’d in the coming of years, 
To chase from the Orphan all griefs and all tears. 

Then haste to the Fair, love, O ! haste there with me, 
And feast on the dainties that I’ll give to thee, 

It’s remembrance shall last, as years onward glide, 

And hallow the hour that made you my bride. 

Chaco. 

Washington City, D. C., Juuc 26, 1866. 

-The Chinese embassy in Paris is passing 

through some novel experiences. Among them 
is a youth of fifteen. This young man, who had 
remarked the magnificence of the shops, ques¬ 
tioned the interpreter as to the pecuniary resources 
of the French, and having been told that they 
were one of the most wealthy nations in the 
world, he naively asked, “Then why do they 
come to China to gain money ? ” 


THE DUTIES OF THE HOUR. 

Peace, the white-robed goddess, has returned 
again to bless a land too long distracted by the 
dangers and excitements of a terrible civil strife. 
Once more our glorious flag floats in triumph 
over a rescued and regenerated nation. The 
bloody scenes of the last five years live only in 
the memory of a brave and self-sacrificing peo¬ 
ple. On all sides we behold the heart-cheering 
evidences of the return of that prosperity which 
is ever the handmaid of peace. What, then, at 
a time like the present, are our duties as citizens 
of a great republic? 

Now that the great war-tempest is over, we 
believe it to be the duty of eVery good citizen, so 
far as it may be in his power, to pour oil upon 
the troubled waters. Slavery, the evil genius 
that has so long exercised its demoralizing influ¬ 
ences over the fairest portion of our land, has 
been swept away forever. With the institution 
that was the primal cause of the rebellion, we 
have no more to do; our duty is to the living, not 
the dead. 

How, then, shall we best discharge the obliga¬ 
tion resting upon us? Certainly not by exerci¬ 
sing a spirit of intolerance and unkindness to¬ 
wards those who, after having appealed to the 
sword, have to abide by the decision of so stern 
«n arbiter. Should we not rather strive to emu¬ 
late the example of Him who came to bring 
“ peace on earth and good will to men ? ” Should 
we not comfort those whose hopes have been 
wrecked by the - crimson tide of war, and provide 
for and protect the orphans scattered friendless 
and homeless throughout our land? Should we 
not exercise a spirit of the broadest charity to¬ 
wards all, and thus promote the welfare of out- 
common country ? Can we not forgive as we 
hope to be forgiven? If not, how then can we 
expect our country to regain her former proud 
position among the nations—that of a great, uni¬ 
ted, and prosperous people? 

We believe that our future prosperity as a 
nation depends upon the proper discharge of our 
duties at this time. God has given the opportu¬ 
nity—let man improve it. The truest spirit of 
patriotism prompts but the single inquiry, how 
shall we best promote our country’s"weal, and in 
our day and generation minister to the wants of 
our common humanity? If we will only be faith¬ 
ful and earnest in the pursuit of our duty, we 
shall need no “pillars of fire by night,” no 
“clouds of smoke by day” to direct our foot¬ 
steps. If we look forward with an eye single to 
the best interests of the future—if we are willing 
to sacrifice all selfish motives and narrow-minded 
prejudices upon the altar of a lofty patriotism, 
the Great Ruler of nations, who has thus far 
been our protector, will continue to smile upon 
and bless our endeavors, crowning them at length 
with the ultimatum of success that ever rewards 
faithful and well-directed efforts in any truly 
worthy and commendable cause. W. 






“Something for o«r last paper, and send it 
early,”is the first salutation on entering the hall. 
Well, we know early means write it now, which 
we do not quite like to do, but then the “Advo¬ 
cate ’’has become a pet with us from association, 
and we cannot slight a last call, even at a little 
personal sacrifice. 

The crowd is gathering, the evening being 
delightfully cool, and with the speeches, our vis¬ 
itors, and the prospect of a little money circu¬ 
lating, we fear our ideas will be somewhat dis¬ 
connected. 

* * * Here we welcome our friends 

whose floral tributes have so frequently enhanced 
the attractions of our table. They are sorry to 
hear our little paper expires on the 30th, and with 
characteristic generosity propose that it should 
be sustained by contributions, leaving their as¬ 
sessment to otlr judgment. Complimentary! for 
who can be trusted where everything is fair? 

Now come the speeches; we have to be “ at 
home,” and therefore cannot hear everything, 
although our table is in a good location. Judge 
Paschal, “ tried and true,” is the first speaker; 
followed by Governor Hamilton, of Texas. 
Both have suffered from the rebellion, remaining 
faithful among the faithless. Such men we 
honor; their past record should be their future 
shield to preserve them from misrepresentation 
and misjudgment. But it is not so with all! 
These thoughts are suggestive, and we throw 
aside our pen to visit the National Table, and 
record our vote on the silver pitcher. 

Mr. R. L. Robertson having been notified of 
his success, appeared for the prize drawn in his 
absence—a handsome walnut letter-case, both 
ornamental and useful, for an office or library. 

We are again indebted to Messrs. Sigston and 
Crocker for a very large and handsomely orna¬ 
mented cake—quite the feature of our table to¬ 
night. 

In statu quo seemed the motto of the Clay 
medal—Senator Doolittle being in advance. To¬ 
night, however, Senator Sprague leads, by the 
addition of eight votes from a native of Rhode 
Island. 

We call attention of visitors to a bridal dress 
which we have on exhibition, worn in Boston 
112 years ago—1754. 

There sounds the bell! and we must close, with 
a regret that this is to be our last paper. Will 
not some of our city cotemporaries become the 
organ of the Fair? If so, we couple our adieu 


Au revoir, 

Winnie Woodland. 

Fair Room, June 29. 


“ The Advocate was not complete this even¬ 
ing,” said a friend, who likes to say pleasant 
things—not to us especially, but to everybody— 
“ your gossip was wanting, and I always read 
that first.” 









































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We excused our non-appearance on the ground 
that we did not like to say “ last words ” to kind 
friends, and it was announced that Saturday’s 
issue would be the last of our little Advocate. 

The real cause of the deficit in the way of 
“gossip,” no doubt, was the necessity of the 
paper going earlier to press than usual. Cer¬ 
tainly our poncilings were made up at our table 
as heretofore, and consigned to the hands of the 
“ Wanderer,” to whose kindness we have been 
much indebted for the transmission of our copy, 
sometimes at a late hour, 'if to-night he “ went 
roaming,” led captive by the attractions of the 
fair, we take no exceptions, since his “ wander¬ 
ings ” culminated in so pleasant a leave-taking. 

And the valedictory of our amateur editor, in 
this evening’s paper, is it not quite worthy the 
encore it has received, in the after announcement 
that the paper will continue to the close of the 
Fair? 

But to return to our table. The beautiful pic¬ 
ture, “ Bienfaisance,” was drawn this evening 
by Hon. E. B. French, Second Auditor of the 
Treasury. We congratulate him on the success 
we predicted when he allowed us to write his 
name in our “chance book,” and are happy to 
chronicle so interesting a personal item—for a 
patron of our table and reader of our paper. 

An iced cake was also raffled, and drawn by 
Mr. Brown, of this city. 

No speeches to-night! They are an interest¬ 
ing feature. We advocate them, if they are the 
right stamp. And this suggests further comment 
on the speech of Governor Hamilton last even¬ 
ing. It was generally conceded the speech of the 
Fair, being politically above politics. It has been 
said nothing goes to the heart of the hearer that 
does not come from the heart of the speaker, and 
certainly his appeal for the orphans of the loyal 
men of the South spoke from heart to heart. 

Whatever passions or differences may have 
been evoked by the war, charity is itself a uni¬ 
versal principle and cannot be restricted. 

We are hoping to receive donations from our 
Rhode Island friends early in the week. Many 
of them are on our subscription list, and we en¬ 
deavor to keep them well informed of the pro¬ 
gress of their little State. She has a proud war 
record, veiled now by the mantle of peace; and 
in the name of that gentle goddess, she brings 
her tribute offering of charity for the orphans of 
the Republic. 

Winnie Woodland. 

Fair Room, June 30. 


Jaw Breakers. —We may expect many jaws, 
as well as heads, to be broken in the present Eu¬ 
ropean contest, if it continue as it has begun. 
The daily papers announce that the Prussians 
occupy Lahn and Zettan, and menace Schendie- 
tell, Schpendietz, and Yeitez. We expect next 
to hearof the triumphant march of Hohenzollern- 
Sigmaringen from Schaffhausen to Greifswalde, 
having taken in on his way, Saxe-Meiningen- 
Hilburghausen and Schwartzburg-Sauderehau- 
sen, and thrown the Erzebirge into Lake Schwie- 
loch, while Mecklenburg-Stielitz has been doing 
the Schwerin. Dunder und blitzen. 


-An old maid being at a loss for a pin-cush¬ 
ion, made use an onion. The following morning 
she found that all the needles had tears in their 
eyes. 


Mr. Caudle Gets Riled. 

The following is a good-humored satire upon 
a certain class of husbadds, who are given to 
small fault-finding—a failing which in women 
we should call “nagging.” We will let Mr. 
Caudle’s lecture speak for itself: 

“Now, Mrs. Caudle, I should like to know 
what has become of my hat? Here I’ve been 
hunting all over the house and lost ten minutes 
that should have been given to the Mutual Life 
Insurance Company. Now, I say, what have 
you done with my hat? You have not seen it? 
Of course not; never do see it. Frank, go and 
get me my hat, and Jane fetch me my cane. 
What’s that? You can’t find my hat? Now, 
Mrs. Caudle, I should like to know why you will 
persist in training your children in such a heed¬ 
less manner? He can’t find my hat! To be sure 
not; how can he, if you don’t learn him how to 
look? Did 1 not leave it in the kitchen when I 
went there last night after something to eat? How 
the deuce should you know? I say it’s your 
business to know, and to have things all ready 
for me in the morning, and not to have me lose 
so much of my time. Eh, you have too much 
else to do? Of course you have, with three ser¬ 
vants and two children ! Be calm ! Oh yes, I 
will be calm! You see I am calm, and if you 
would only be so I should have been able to have 
found my hat long ago, instead of staying here to 
listen to yourexcusss, when I ought to have been 
down town attending to business. I wonder how 
you expect I’m going to keep this house agoing, 
if I’m to be kept here waiting for my hat. What, 
how can you help it? Why, madam, it’s the 
easiest thing in the world ! It’s simply the mode 
of management. Now, do you suppose things 
would go on in this way, if you’d only see that 
articles are in their right places? But I suppose 
that you haven’t got time to do that even! Of 
course not. Well, there is no use of talking, I 
must go to the office bareheaded. Your bonnet, 
madam! Your bonnet! But why should I be 
surprised if you should offer me your skirts also, 
since I seem to have lost all authority in this 
house! It’s not your fault! And pray, then, 
whose fault is it? I will repeat it over twenty 
times, if you wish it—Whose fault is it? What, 
the servants? No, madam; 1 tell you, you are 
mistaken! It’s not the servants; I tell you it’s 
yourfault. I wonder who overseestheservants? 
Who, madam, but you? Then it’s clearly your 
fault that I can’t find my hat. (Sits down.) 
Well, it’s no use talking—I shan’tgo to the office 
to-day, and you, madam, shan’t go to Newport— 
d’ye hear? It’s no use asking, you shan’tgo! 
You needn’t suppose I am going to be deprived 
of my hat in this way, and then allow you to 
spend my money at Newport. No, madam, I’m 
no such fool as all that comes to. No, madam, 
here I am, and here I’ll stay all day, madam, 
and—eh? What? You wisli 1 wouldn’t talk so 
much? I tell you I will talk—I’ll talk all day if 
I please, and smoke too—d’ye hear that? I’ll 
smoke in the dining-room,and yes, by Jove, I’ll 
smoke in the parlor, and, by Jove, madam, I’ll 
scent the curtains, I’ll smoke all over the house.” 

“ Here,” says Mrs. Caudle, “the horrid wretch 
was about putting his odious threat into practice, 
when Jane came in with his hat, having found it 
where it had been left by him, in a corner of the 
large oak-tree chair on the back porch.” 

Theophilus Cibber, who was very extravagant, 
one day asked his father for a hundred pounds. 
Zounds, sir,” said Colly, “can’t you live upon 
your salary? When I was your age I never spent 
a farthing of my father’s money.” But you 
have spent a good deal of-my father’s money,” 
replied Theophilus. This retort had the desired 
effeet. 


-“Frank,’’ said an affectionate mother the 

other day to a promising boy, “if you don’t 
stop smoking and reading so much, you will get 
get so after a while that you won’t care anything 
at all about work.” “Mother,” replied the 
hopeful, leisurely removing a very long cigar, 
and turning another leaf, “ I have got so now.” 

The right man in the right place. A husband 
at home in the evening. 


National Noses. 

It can hardly be expected that, in a nation made 
up of so many and diverse elements as the Amer¬ 
ican, there should yet have been developed any 
very distinct national cast of countenance. We 
may observe, in general terms, however, that our 
national features are sharp and prominent, com¬ 
pared with the Anglo Saxon and Tuetonic races 
of Europe from whom we are most largely de¬ 
scended. 

The German nose is broader, but less promi¬ 
nent than the American, which it.resembles in 
the outlines of the ridge. In the signs of Appre¬ 
hension and Inquisitiveness it is not so fully de¬ 
veloped as the latter. Secretiveness, Acquisitive¬ 
ness, and Economy are largely indicated, as are 
the intellectual faculties, Discovery, Analysis, 
Combination, Comparison, Analogy, and Corre¬ 
spondence. 

The English nose shows more prominence 
above the center, in the region of Attack, than 
either the American or the German, approaching 
more nearly to the Roman form. It is at the 
same time thicker than the American, and has 
wider nostrils. It indicates an aggressive dispo¬ 
sition, great force of character, and a dominant 
commercialism. 

The Irish of the higher classes have very beau¬ 
tiful noses of both the Greek and the Roman 
type. In the middle class also fine specimens 
are often seen; but in the class most largely rep¬ 
resented in this country, a lower class is com¬ 
mon. There is generally a tendency to turn up 
at the end, indicating great inquisitiveness; con¬ 
siderable prominence in the region of Self-De¬ 
fence; a large sign of Secretiveness; a moderate 
indication of Apprehension; and a decided de¬ 
pression at the root. As a proof of the fact that 
cultivation and external influences modify config¬ 
uration, look at the Americanized Celts — the 
Irish-Americans. The first generation born in 
this country shows a decided progress in phys¬ 
iognomy, and the next presents some of the finest 
faces we have among us. Cases of “ arrested 
development ” become more and more rare. Even 
those born and brought up in Ireland often show 
a decided improvement in their physiognomy after 
having been here a few years. 

The French nose is thinner and sharper than 
the English, and indicates a smaller development 
of the aggressive element in the French charac¬ 
ter. Of the Combative faculties, as indicated on 
the ridge, the most largely developed is Relative 
Defence, which corresponds with the irritable 
but chivalric disposition of the French people. A 
close approach to the Grecian type is more com¬ 
mon among the French than among the English 
or the Americans. 

The nose of the Russian lower classes is gen¬ 
erally Snubo-Celestial; but the noblemen of the 
empire have generally fine, well-developed nasal 
organs, showing how culture, domination, habits 
of command, and position of responsibility create 
force of character and its signs. Similar differ¬ 
ences may be observed between the higher and 
lower classes of other nations. 

The Laps and Fins have flat noses, but the 
Hungarians, supposed to have descended, like 
the former, from the ancient Huns, have Roman 
or Greco-Roman noses, and a fine, independent, 
noble-minded, intellectual people, with great force 
of character, energy, and warlike tastes. 

The ancient Huns, by the way, are said to have 
had frightful features, and to have been so hid¬ 
eous in ftieir aspect, and so savage and demoni¬ 
acal in their warfare, that the terrified gods could 
not believe them to be born of woman, but as¬ 
serted that they were the unnatural offspring of 
demons and witches begotten in the fearful soli¬ 
tudes of the icy North. 

The North American Indian very generally has 
a nose closely approaching the Roman in type, 
but lacking the length of the true Roman nose. 
It is an energetic, warlike, aggressive nose, and 
corresponds well with the character of its wear¬ 
ers.—JVett) Physiognony, by Samuel R. Wells. 

-An exchange says that recently a lady, 

speaking of the gathering of the lawyers to dedi¬ 
cate a new court house, said she supposed they 
had gone to “ view the ground where they must 
shortly lie.” 





























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Jfair gimfffrg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs. Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. * 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

RefreshmentTable—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 


NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (tWO tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Win. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
' Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

REPRESENTATIVE’S CANE. 

# . -- , 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “ ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE.” 

In charge of Mrs. Glenn and Miss Naylor. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hail, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


Wit it nb pit lit or. 


"Neque semper tendit arcum Apollo. 

‘ ‘ Mirth that wrinkled care derides, 

And laughter holding both his sides.” 


A Rich Sermon.—W here is the man with the 
harp of a thousand strings? 

The following extract from a sermon will be 
recognized at a glance by some readers here at 
home. It loses much of its humor because we 
cannot put in the appropriate gestures that ac¬ 
company it: 

“ My friends, sin makes the purtiest young 
man ugly-ah. And I tell you how I know-ah. 

I was coming to church to-day, when I saw some 
men in the road-ah, and thought one of them the 
purtiest yonng man I ever saw in my life-ah. 
And as I drew nigh unto them, I discovered they 
were playing at marvels, and they all drew nigh 
unto a place what theycalled taw, and theymar- 
velled-ah. And when he marvelled he jumped 
up and flapped his hands like a rooster does his 
wings-ah, and says: ‘I wish I may be d—d if I 
han’t fat-ah!’ And oh, my friends, then I thought 
that was the ugliest man I ever saw in my life- 
ah. And I opened my mouth and spake unto 
him thus: says I, ‘young man this is not the 
way to salvation.’ 

“And he said, ‘look here, old hoss,if you had 
been salivated as bad as I was, you would not 
love to hear talk of salvation.’ And now, my 
.friends, if that young man said he was fat, he 
told a lie, for he was as lean as that hungry look¬ 
ing sister over thar, that’s always praying so 
piously when the hat is being passed around-ah. 
And, my friends, if that young man had notbeen 
blinded by sin, he never could a mistuck me for 
an old hoss-ah.” 

-Josh Billings talks learnedly as follows, 

on the subject of hens: 

“The best time tew sett a hen iz when the hen 
iz ready. I kant tell you what the best breed iz, 
but the Shanghigh iz the meanest. It kosts az 
much to board one az it duz a stage hoss, and 
you might az well undertake to fat a fanning 
mill, running oats thru it. There aint no profit 
in keeping a hen for her eggs, if he laze less than 
one a day. Hens are long lived, if they don’t 
kontract the throat disease; there iz a great many 
goes to pot every year by this mellonkolly dis- 
eaze. I kant tell eggsactly how to pick out a 
good hen, but az a general thing the long-eared 
ones, I kno, are the least apt tew scratch up the 
garden. Eggs packed in equal parts ov salt and 
lime water, with the other end down, will keep 
from 30 or 40 years, if not disturbed. Fresh 
beef stake iz good for hens; I serpose 4 or 5 lbs. 
a day would be awl a hen would need, at fust 
along. I shall be happee tew advise with you 
at any time on the hen question—and take pay 
for my advize in eggs. 


-Jack Larboard, a disabled sailor, under¬ 
took to cultivate and docorate his grandmother’s 
flower garden in front of the old Mansion House, 
at Welfleet. The daisies, and the dandelions, 
and the daffydowndillies were springing up beau¬ 
tifully to the great delight of the crippled flori¬ 
culturist. But an immense cat of the masuline 
gender committed deparations in the premises, 
almost nightly scratching up the roots, tearing 
off the stalks, &c. At length, embracing his op¬ 
portunity, Jack, with a sudden lunge of his spade, 
nearly deprived the beast of its entire caudal 
elongation. 

“Where’s my cat?” sharply enquired its lady 
owner over the way. 

“Ah, ha!” said Jack, “he’ll not trouble me 
any more. I caught him this morning, unship¬ 
ped his rudder, sethim off before the wind, and 
blow me if he’ll ever be able to steer his way 
back again.” 

•--A fellow who came by the railroad, being 

a stranger, strolled about some time in search of 
a barber. He finally discovered one, and re¬ 
quested the operator to take off a shilling’s worth 
of hair. The barber trimmed his locks very 
neatly, soaped up the remainder very handsome¬ 
ly, and then combed and brushed him up till his 
head looked as if it belonged to some other per¬ 
son than himself. 

“Are you done?” asked the Stranger, as the 
barber removed the napkin from his neck. 

“Yes, sir,” said the barber, with a polite bow. 
“Are you certain that you took off a shilling’s 
worth?” 

“Yes, sir; there is a glass; you can look for 
yourself.” 

“Well,” said the stranger, “if you think you 
have a shilling’s worth off, I’m satisfied, and as 
I don’t know as I’ve got any change, you may 
just keep the hair for your trouble.” On hear¬ 
ing this, the barber made a jump for the man— 
whereupon he made a jump for the door—which 
not being bolted, he bolted himself. 

-On the road to Epsom, a moustached 

youth, on the top of a drag, evidently ambitious 
of being mistaken for “an officer,” thus saluted a 
fat coachman, who was gravely driving his mas¬ 
ter and family: 

“Hulloa, you sir; where’s your shirt collar? 
How dare you come to the Derby without a shirt 
collar?” 

Jehu growled forth, without lifting his eyes 
from his horses: 

“’Ow the dooce could I when your mother has 
not sent home my washing?” 

-“There he goes again,” said Mrs. Par¬ 
tington, in the legislature, as a member stood up 
for the fifth time to speak on a question. “There 
he goes like a soda fountain, and just as fluidly 
as water. Now, Isaac, mind him, and see if you 
can’t become a speaker of the house of repre- 
hensibles sometime. I declare!” continued she, 
as a new burst of eloquence reached her ear, “It 
does seem as if the mantlepiece of Daniel Web- 
-ster had fell onto him, he is so bright.” 

-An ungallant old physician having been 

called to attend a lady who had stuck a thorn in 
her foot, and was frightened at what she sup¬ 
posed to be symptoms of lockjaw, put a quietus 
upon her ejaoulations, if not upon her fears, by 
roughly exclaiming, “Madam, I have never seen 
a woman die with the lockjaw.” 

-An Alderman who was lately injured by 

the accidental.discharge of his duty is. in a fair 
way of recovery. He says that he’ll never be 
caught again while he remains in full possession 
of his senses. 

-An extraordinary surgical operation was 

lately performed, which killed the patient. The 
physician is doing well. 

-“Oh, that my father was seized with a 

remit-tent fever!” sighed a spendthrift to a med¬ 
ical student. 

--Why is it no offence to cheat a timid rail¬ 
road conductor? Because none but the brave de¬ 
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For tlie Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1866. 

Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate,” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OFFICIAL. 

COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Famham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Bev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bate§, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


O. G. Firmin, 

B. P’ Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col.. 6. M. Van Buren, 
Sei'gt. H. N. Rotiiery, 
L. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DcCosta, 


RESURRECTION. 

Angelic voices, if not the archangel's 
trumpet, have recalled us to life. The 
good ladies of the Fair will not hear of our 
dying just yet.' In Saturday’s issue we 
had made and published our last will and 
testament, but are now required to add a 
codicil. We could not, if we would, change 
the destination of our legacy, and the only 
effect of the codicil will be to confirm to 
the soldiers and sailors’ orphans the inherit¬ 
ance we have labored to secure for them; 
increased, we are happy to be able to say, 
through the generosity of our advertising 
friends, who have, almost unanimously or¬ 
dered and paid for the continuance of their 
advertisements. 


So, weeping friends, dry your tears. Do 
not yet preach our funeral sermon, nor pub¬ 
lish your flattering obituary notices. We 
do not need the services of undertakers— 
though we have been waked —and shall de¬ 
cline, for a few days, the feast of worms 
which last week we supposed ourselves com- | 
pelled to accept. 

Indeed, after all, when we come to think, 
dying is not a pleasant occupation—partic- j 
ularly by suspension—while orphans re- | 


main and Fair ladies are left to find conso¬ 
lation elsewhere. Our suspension, there¬ 
fore, has been temporarily postponed, and 
we now respectfully request any of our 
friends who may have appropriated any of 
our clothing, in the shape of readable com- 
Tnunications or otherwise, to immediately 
return the same to our domicile, at the Fair 
Building, as they may be necessary to our 
respectable appearance during the Fair 
season. 

Our “Wanderer” promises to continue 
his spirited —he is opposed to'watery —com¬ 
munications, and we have reason to hope 
that our “ Fair Gossip” will repeat her al¬ 
ways welcome visits, and keep us posted in 
the carryings on of the Fair room. 

We omit the list of contributors hereto¬ 
fore published, as there seems to have been 
either a mistake in inserting some of the 
names contained in it, or the owners of the 
names have felt so little interest in our 
cause as to forget whatever promises they 
may have made. As heretofore, we will 
do what we can to make our paper inter¬ 
esting, agreeable and useful, in the further¬ 
ing of the only cause we have just now at 
heart, and beg the kind forbearance of 
critics if, in pursuing our straightforward 
course, we sometimes hurry along without 
stopping to give time and consideration to 
their individual claims upon the world at 
large. For all engaged with us in our 
good work, and we know of none whose 
motives are not pure and unselfish, we have 
only the kindest feelings, and we would not 
for worlds do any one injustice, or omit to 
give them the honor that is their due. We 
shall be glad now to correct any sins of the 
past, whether of omission or commission, 
and hope that all our friends will assist us 
in obtaining correct and full information on 
all Fair subjects. Whatever can promote 
the success of the cause in which so many 
are earnestly laboring will always possess 
interest for us and our readers, and we beg 
the harmonious co-operation of all who feel 
that the soldiers and sailors’ orphans have 
claims upon the gratitude of every heart 
that exults to call itself American. 


We are authorized to state that the Fair 
room will be open for the reception of vis¬ 
itors on to-morrow, July 4, from 12 m 
until 11 p. m. A fine opportunity is thus 
offered to resident families and others to 
visit the Fair, and hallow the nation’s birth¬ 
day by acts of charity to the nation’s wards 
—the orphans of our fallen defenders. 

We regret very much our inability to 
appear yesterday as usual, but as prepara¬ 
tions had been made to close our career on 
Saturday, it was impossible to bring out 
the Advocate until to-day. 


WANDERINGS. 

Our performance had ended, we thought, on 
Saturday last. We heard the Stage Manager’s 
signal for the curtain to fall—the finale was played 
by the orchestra—and we had started for our 
dressing room to doff the robes of the journalist 
and assume those of our everyday life. 

We find ourselves again before the footlights; 
the band commencing the overture anew, and the 
audience waiting for us to begin our part, while 
we have no remembrance of the mazier in which 
we returned to this position. However, we are 
here now, and ladies and gentlemen we make our 
bow, and acknowledge ourselves at your service. 

In the few remaining days of the life of our 
paper, we can do little more than attend to our 
duties as sub-editor, and can hardly give more 
than the shortest possible notice of new attrac¬ 
tions at the tables and of the successful results of 
the raffles, &c.; but at the same time our attention 
can always be obtained by any of our lady at¬ 
tendants upon addressing us at the Editor’s box. 

We were hardly prepared to take any notes on 
Saturduy evening, and can only give a mere ink¬ 
ling of what we saw and heard at the Fair. 

The donation of $102.50 from Bowling Green, 
Kentucky, through Mrs. General Grant, to Mrs. 
J. C. Carlisle, was the principal theme of conver¬ 
sation at the National table, and in another col¬ 
umn we publish the letter transmitting the check 
for the above amount. 

The sword stand was thronged as usual by 
admirers of the sword itself and of the patriotic 
and hard-working lady having it in charge. The 
votes may now be numbered by the thousand and 
more, and it is time for the supporters of the gen¬ 
erals who lag behind, to hurry to the rescue. 

We stopped awhile at the Floral Temple, and 
after a pleasant conversation with Miss Howard, 
received from her the following, which is inserted 
in this column at her request: 

Wanted. A Wealthy Bachelor to donate 
one thousand dollars, or more, for the benefit of 
the Floral Temple. 

Address with real names, 

“ Flora,” 

at the Temple, Fair Building. 

At the Michigan table, the large and handsome 
paper weight, made of Gypsum, and intended 
for presentation to President Lincoln, is to be 
voted to the most popular Governor. 

(Tom Brown wasn’t here on Saturday, but if 
we see him again, we will give our readers due 
notice.) • 

The “ Gift,” a poem by De Warrdenau, writ¬ 
ten for the “Advocate,” is published, and for 
sale at the Independent table. The authorgives to 
a touching incident occurring in our late war, an 
additional beauty by liis charming versification, 
and we hope he will favor us with some shorter 
pieces for the columns of the “ Advocate.” 

The exertions of the past week have completely 
tired us out, and as we had anticipated a rest for 
ourselves, our readers will pardon the meagreness 
of “our” column, upon the assurance that we 
will try to do better next time. 


Many of our contributors have probably 
overlooked the announcement that the Ad¬ 
vocate would be published until the end of 
the Fair. We hope they will not cease 
their contributions. 


























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Washington, June 27, 1866. 

* Mistur Editor: Sur, In ure edishun uv the 
26th, u speke uv me as a puison who u supose is 
gud at butting. Now, sur, l’me afeerd u r get¬ 
ting tu b pursonel,as u wish fu tork poily-ticks. 
Well,ile giv u my opinyun uv rekonstruxion: 

1. I think that no man has eny rite to eny more 
money than his neibor. So that shud b rekon- 
structed. 

2. 1 think wherever I see an old man marryed 
tu a yung wuman that he needs tu b rekon- 
structed. 

3. I think if u don’t git Tom away frum the 
Mishegan Table, ure “ Wunderin ” man will re- 
konstruct him. 

4. I think if Congress would let the Constitu- 
shun alone that the country would soon rekon- 
struct itself. 

5. I think if Congress don’t let the Constitu- 
shun alone a grate meny members will be relcon- 
structed at next elecshun. 

6. I think u treat me bad, as u have not put 
me in ure list uv kontributors, and that u need 
rekonstruction. 

I send u a few goaks; don’t luff too much at 
the Dutchman. 

I remane ure frend till we fall out, 

Ichabod. 

Ichabod talks politics about as sensibly as 
many other “ mere politicians,and should 
immediately form a partnership with Rev. 
P. V. Nasby and George* Francis Train, 
and “run a Tilt” with their opponents. 
Politics is not*a Fair subject here, and Ich 
must “rekonstruct” his “Dutchman” and 
other “goaks” before we can print them. 

Another Handsome Donation. 

The letter of Mrs. Younglove, given be¬ 
low, and containing a check for $102 50, 
from the ladies of Bowling Green, Ky., 
was received on Friday last by Mrs. J. C. 
Carlisle, Secretary, through Mrs. General 
Grant, to whom it is addressed. It will 
be seen that the very welcome donation 
was collected at the solicitation of Mrs. 
Judge Pirtle, one of our directors. 

Bowling Green, Kentucky, J\l*y 30, 1866. 

Mrs. General Grant: 

Dear Madam: I was solicited a few weeks ago, 
through Mrs. Judge Pirtle, of Louisville, Ken¬ 
tucky, to send a box to the Fair, which would 
take place at Washington the 15th of the month. 

The time was too short for a box, and Mrs. 
Alexander Price and myself collected the amount 
of the accompanying check in money, which we 
offer as our mite to the noble work you,as Presi¬ 
dent, have in hand. My cousin, Mrs. Porter, is 
with me, and as she was writing to your hus¬ 
band, I take the liberty of enclosing this to you. 

Respectfully, yours, 

Sarah Younglove. 


PRIZES DRAWN. 

Independent Table—Case of Birds, by Miss 
Katie Crossman. 

New York Table—“The Military Souvenir,” 
Mr. McCormick. 

Michigan Table—Bead Basket, by Mira Has- 
sall; Photograph of Washington as a Mason was 
drawn by Mr. Clegg, of Ohio, donated by that 
gentleman to the Table. 

Maine Table—Set of Furniture, by Senator 
Morrill. v 

Massachusetts Table—Tea service and salver, 

won by Mrs. Brown, of Mt. Pleasant. 


tv 

Or 


INDEPENDENT EXPRESS OFFICE. 


The following parties having packages address¬ 
ed to them through the Independent Express 
Office, are requested to pay freight bills on the 
same at the Independent Table: 


Hon. Chas. Sumner, 
Hon. Wm. Sprague, 
Hon. Ira Harris, 
Hon. N. P. Banks, 
Hon Jas. Harlan, 

C. Wendell, 

John W. Forney, 
John F. Coyle, 
Asbury Lloyd, 
Thomas Lloyd, 

John Potts, 

Hon. Gideon Welles 


Hon. Henry Wilson, 
Hon. J. R. Doolittle, 
Hon. R. C. Schenck, 
Hon. Wm. Dennison, 
Hon. Rich. Wallach, 
Sayles J. Bowen, 

Capt. W. W. Moore, 
John F. Ellis, 

John R. Elvans, 

John H. Semmes, 
Joseph H. Bradley, 

, Wm. Faxon. 


The vote op the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 426; Sherman, 386; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 58; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 595; Meade, 9; scattering, 19. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 850; 
Doolittle, 818; Poland, 152; Trumbull, 1*24; 
Cowan,21; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
17 ; Fessenden, 13; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 18; 
Wade, 7; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as fallows: Schenck, 144; G.C. Smith,163; 
Whaley, 92; Merrill, 37; Banks, 12; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 49. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; ; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell, 29; Maj. 
Hall, 11; J. B. Hutchinson, 4; Capt. 01mstead,7; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 4; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J. Lewis, 6; Com. 
Radford, 28; Admiral Dahlgren, 3; Admiral 
Smith, 4; W. W. Burdelt, 3. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 327; Grant, 80; Johnson, 103; Stanton, 
51; Chase,25; Colfax, 62; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 42. 


DONATIONS. 

Massachusetts Table—From Sigston & Crock¬ 
er, loaf iced-cakd. 

From Miss Carrie May, Chelsea, Massachu¬ 
setts, worsted goods. 

From Mrs.-, Attleboro, Massachusetts, 

Prayer books. 

Through Mrs. O. S. Moulton, $5. 

From Miss La Vere, a splendid bouquet. 

The ladies tender their warmest thanks to Col. i 
Tufts for thepoe/e deferblanc, which has been of 
such signal service to them, especially upon the 
night of Gen. Grant’s visit. 

Vermont Table—From the Misses Bullard, ; 
gold ornamented jewel case, fancy articles, and 
set of chessmen. 

From Mr. Peck, of Montpelier, Vermont, $10. 

From Mrs. Morgan, F street, lot of stamped 
embroidery. 

New York Table—From ladies of Batavia, N. 
Y., box of fancy articles. 

Vermont Table—from Mrs. J. P. Ripley, o 
Rutland, Vermont, $5. 

National Table—Mrs.J.C. Carlisle in charge, | 
desires to acknowledge the receipt of two mag- j 
nificent Boquets from Mrs. President Jonson, 1 
whose kindness to us has been continous, and we 
desire her to accept our warmest thanks. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS, 


AND ARREARS PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 


Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 901, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY, 
PRIVATE HORSES, &C., lost in service, 
PRIZE MONEY. 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, 

To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


rjUlE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 

Offerssuperioradvantagesatreduced rStes. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity hy Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


■g-NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigul, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


T 


HE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE 


COMPANY 


OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

. of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 


Casli assets now about .$700,0(10. 


from any cause. 


JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary’. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of. Seventh and F streeis, Washington, D. C. 


JJROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 


One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
mouths if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

, A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. K. Peant, General Agent. 


) R. H. E. WOODBURY, 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 
Office No. 470 Twelfth street, near F. 
Office hours, 8 to 10 a. in.; 3 to 5 p m. 


D 


ANIEL WALDRON, M. D., 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 

Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. m. 

J OHN D. IIAMMAUK, 

(Above Willard’s) 

HAM MACK’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Sugars always on hand. 







































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&I)C (Orphans 1 b u o c a t c. 


ADVERTISEMENTS, 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

jDROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet, SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 


CE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM !!! 


|CE 


SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 


JHRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

II. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
J^ONE MILLION DOLLARS. 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


J^ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., . 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currencv, nod Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


QAK HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 

MERCHANT TAILORS 

and dealers in 
* 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS <fc CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 


SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 


No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 


Washington, D. C. 

L. H. HonciNs. J. R. Elvans. C.B. Pearson. 


gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 



COFLIN <fc CO’S 




G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9 th and 10 th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress 
under the name of the “PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 


TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks.$15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 


NATIONAL 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


jJARNDEN EXPRESS, 


401 Pennsylvania avenue, 


Washington, D. C. 


[^"Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
I to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &.c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 12-J to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


OR RENT, 

Tw t o Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


T. PARKER & MACNICHOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington,^. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparencea 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J70R THE LADIES. 

J S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, <fcc., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

JOS. J. MAY <fc CO., 

Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

W M. R. RILEY & BRO., 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures. No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

f^^One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

fj . Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I iuvite the special attention of my fri^frds, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

jbjp^All articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

. Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats. &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &.C. 

X Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, «fec., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany. No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


X R. FOLEY, 
fJ. W1 


holesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

JOHN OGDEN, 

fj Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, <fcc., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

H. & H. I. GREGORY, 

/• Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

WHEELER & SON, 

J • Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &.C., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


A lex. r. shepherd & bros., 

Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

WEBB & BEVERIDGE, 

VV Late Chas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China. Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods. &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hail, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

ft^p’Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

p A. HILL & CO., 

.M , Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 
EATON HOUSE, 

l ) Washington City, D. C. John II. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

lY • Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School aud Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

11 • Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 


B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery, &c. 

pLANCHARD <fc MOHUN, 

I) Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. _ 

M CKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray & Semmes. Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, soutb side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

0AMUEL TILSTON, 

0 Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

•s;3da;s j\[ 

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B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and ‘Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, Np. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines. Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

| RUSSELL BARR, 

fj i Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing-* 
ton, D. C. 


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W. BURCIIELL, 

• Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


r AP SEVENTH STREET. j^A/? 

t)UO S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of JUO 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. 


J. MARKRITER. 


No. 486. 


D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

| A. MEINERS, 

1j. Papm: Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, be^eeu I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

F LANNERY BROTHERS. 

Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 


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H. STINEMETZ, 

* Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladles, &c. 
igpPrices on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Washington City. _-_ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&.C., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

G eorge w. cociiran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
«fcc., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

n C. WILLARD’S 

\J i Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth aud F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


HE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 


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GEORGETOWN, D. C. 


This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 

jJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiqwes, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 


1 EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

Li Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought an d sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

J. STEER, 

. Agent for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity aud the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled. an*d 
both sides of the Hewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

E. BROWN, —2 “ 

• Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly oil 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st, and Canal 

R EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. ' 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

OTEVENS’, HATTERS, 

O And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


F ire insurance. 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N. Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. j. m. Latta 

K ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property aud Real 
Estate. 

THE BEST SODA WATER, " 

1 With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 


T B. OLCOTT & SON 

fj. Ha 


Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue aud L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF <fc BEHREND, 

VT Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, <fcc., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

JACKSON, BROTHER & CO., “ 

Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 










































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


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RYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 


JJRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 


Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and lias charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
**' rapidly decaying” and 11 others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


TOIIN R. ELVANS & CO., 

tf Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

ftQHVo one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

jyjTJNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 


M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in tills city. 
Cali and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, VVaslUngton,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


FREDERICK HUGLE, 

JL’ Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 I 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

T he very latest novelty! 

What 25 cents and $1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bcllew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


N 


ATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. Tills old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of I) and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


WASHINGTON, D. C. 


rjlHE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK 


> 


(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 


OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 


•WASHINGTON, D. C. 


UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS 
WILLIAM ORME. 

THOS. FERAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. 


S. WALSH. 
WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 


JOHN H1TZ. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 


On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


j^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 


Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction's we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


1 BREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
. ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


B UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchant*, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 


S SAMSTAG, 

• Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, II street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18. 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N... 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

betw^n M and N. 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4,000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1, 500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1,000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6,000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500. 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 eaeh. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1,250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each . 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total... 250,000 


The awards will be made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where tb.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ arid Sailors’ Union, Col. Chas. E. CapeharT, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan. ; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y. ; lion. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn.; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. fX Doughty, 
N. Y. ; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Ivellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Ya.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y. ; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C.,Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind. ; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
I J. B. Grinnel,M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Burtn, N. Y. 












































































“With Malice towards None; with Charity for All*” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, D. C., JULY 4, 1866. No. 20 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

TI1E RELIC. 


A SONG-BY D. DE WARRDENAU. 

_ • 

Ah ! dearest, years, long years, 

Have torn, have kept you from my side, 
And now my tears, hot tears, 

Adown this little relic glide. 

O! for some potent art, 

To soothe these hours of dark despair, 
For heavy lies upon my heart, 

This shining tress of golden hair. 

1 draw adown my wasted hands 
This little shining silken tress, 

And weave its gleaming golden strands 
. To forms, to shapes of loveliness. 

The silver threads begin to creep 
Through my proud locks of raven hue, 
But from the past I hourly reap 
Some little tender thought of you. 

I hear your softest, saddest notes 
In broken bars of music fall, 
i Their tide of dreamy sweetness floats 
In mournful echoes to my call; 

Then lurking fears, dark fears, 

Like vapors, rise and outward glide, 
They leave me with the ghosts of years, 
Still drawn and ebbing with the tide. 

Ah ! but for mem’ries such as these, 
Which keep my old heart green, 
Beneath the pleasant Bowery leas, 

My bed long since had been. 

Sometimes I think my heart will break 
With all its weary load of care, 

But then I bind it for your sake 
Up with tiie treasured lock of hair. 

• 

O ! for some potent art 
To soothe these hours of dark despair, 
For heavy weighs upon my heart 
Tills shining tress of golden hair. 

Washington, D. C. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

FROM THE SUPPER-ROOM. 

Dear Advocate: We are sorry to miss your 
pleasant visit this evening. Where are you ? 
You promised us that you would appear this 
evening as usual, notwithstanding the “ valedic¬ 
tory. ” We shall look for you to-morrow, and 
are sanguine in expectation of a very prosperous 
week, as we are so old fashioned as to believe 
that Monday rules the rest of it. We find on 
•our supper table a splendid loaf of poundcake, 
from Mr. White, of 386 Sixth street, and a note 
from Z. M. P. King, accompanying a box of his 
standard tea, so well known and appreciated in 
this community. To both of these gentlemen 
we tender our sincere thanks, and feel quite sure 
that our tables will be well supplied by thought¬ 
ful friends. 

We are happy to be able to announce that the 
“Old Folks” have perfected their arrangements 
for a concert, to come off in our Fair room on 
Friday night. They will give us good old fash¬ 
ioned music, in costumes of the olden time, and 
we may expect a full house on the occasion. 

L. 

Supper Room, .July 2, 1866. 


FAIR GOSSIP. 

Brief gossip to-night, dear reader, for we are 
weary, and not at all in mind for writing. Our 
j paper for Wednesday, must be made up early to¬ 
morrow,however,in consideration of the National 
anniversary, and as we advocate full observance 
of holidays, for our rushing, overtasked people, 
i we are quite willing to tax ourselves and take a 
respite to-morrow evening. 

The first of the month, and quite a crowd, yet 
“great expectations” were only partially realized 
at our table. We hope better to-night 

In the absence of Band, a company of German 
singers furnished vocal music. We had no 
speeches, but heard it rumored that Chief Jus¬ 
tice Chase, Senator Harris, and others would be 
present to-morrow evening. 

The Champagne raffle came off at our table to¬ 
night—the gentlemen generally manifesting great 
interest therein. It was drawn by Mr. J. F. 
Evans, and will be delivered to-morrow evening. 
On (lit , that individual is strictly terrfperate, and 
intends to return the “prize” to the table! If 
this is reliable, we again invite the attention of 
the “ thirsty,” as we are anxious to net good 
| profits, being ourself the donator ot the Cham- 
! pagne. 

We were happy to meet at our table to-night 
D. De Worrdenau, whose poetical contributions 
have been much admired by the readers of the 
“Advocate.” “The Gift,” by this poet, pub¬ 
lished in neat form, is for sale at the Independent 
and National tables. We received a copy, and 
regret we are too weary to review and extract 
from it to-night. 

This evening we visited the dining room with 
some friends, where we found everything in fine 
order, under the superintendence of Mrs. J. C. 
Lewis. 

On Wednesday, we learn the Fair will be open 
from 12 m. to 11 p. m. We hope our friends 
will make special note of this, and not be led 
I captive by other attractions to the neglect of the 
j Fair. 

“Is your manuscript ready?” asks Wanderer. 
He must think there is magic in our pen, to con- 
' vert our dull ideas into readable matter at such 
short notice—but it is all fair. 

Presto , prestissimo! 

Fair Room, July 2. W. W. 

-Believe, and you shall love. Believe much, 

and you shall love much. Labor for strong and 
deep persuasion of the glorious things which are 
spoken of Christ, and this will command love. 
Certainly, did men indeed believe his worth they 
I would accordingly love him; for the reason they 
cannot hut love that which they firmly believe to 
be worthiest of affection. Oh ! this mischievous 
unbelief is that which makes the heart cold and 
dead townrdsGod. Seek, then, to believe Christ’s j 
excellency in himself, and his love to us, and our | 
interest in him, and this will kindle such a fire 
in the heart as will make it ascend in a sacrifice 
of love to him.— Jeremy Taylor . 


Art Notes. 

One of our best historical authorities among 
our artists here is Louis Lang. He is now at 
work on a composition from an incident in the 
life of Gueen Elizabeth. The story embodied is 
that of the intrusion of the Earl of Essex into the 
Gueen’s dressing-room, where she was being 
“made up” by her attendant ladies, an indiscre¬ 
tion which is said to have cost Essex his head. 
Mr. Lang’s conception of the scene is very quaint 
and humorous. 

There was a young painter named Mignot 
here some few years ago, a native of Charleston, 
if we remember rightly, and whose pictures at¬ 
tracted much notice at the annual exhibitions of 
the Academy, especially his pictures of South 
American scenery. He left this country in the 
early days of the war, and now we see his name 
turning up in London as an exhibitor at the 
present Royal Academy exhibition. A picture 
of tropical scenery there exhibited by him is fa¬ 
vorably spoken of by the critics. 

About ten years ago there was a controversy 
in some of the London papers with regard to the 
respective manners in which artists, ancient and 
modern, represent the action of quadrupeds run¬ 
ning at full speed. It will be remembered that 
nearly all the older masters—say Wouvermans 
and Snyders, for example—drew their running 
horses, dogs, and deer with their hind-legs touch¬ 
ing the ground. We have now before us a very 
old etching, in the background of which abound 
is seen in pursuit of a deer. The action of the 
animal—if it can properly be called action—re¬ 
minds us precisely Qf that of the present “can¬ 
tering rocking-horses,” so much patronized of 
late by youthful aspirants to “noble horseman¬ 
ship.” Modern draughtsmen impart an idea of 
speed to an animal on the run by drawing it as 
it really appears, with none of the feetabsolutely 
touching terra firma, for the gallopping of a horse 
or other quadruped is performed by a succession 
of bounds, which are more or less perceptible 
according to the rate of speed. Nobody ever 
drew action better than John Leech, and who 
ever saw a swiftly-running hunter or hound ot 
his with hind-legs pinned to the sod? Wethought 
the paradox had been exploded, but we see that 
the question has been revived by some critics ot 
Landseer. T*here is in the present exhibition ot 
the Royal Academy a Ife-size drawing by that 
artist, in crayon or charcoal, representing a deer 
chased by a hound, and the hind-legs of the lat¬ 
ter are treated in the patent rocking-horse manner 
referred to. Sporting men are laying the odds 
on the latter. 

Few public characters have been done less 
justice to on canvas, or stone, or wood, than 
General Grant. Sooth to say, the general’s ex¬ 
pression is a rather difficult one to catch, partly 
owing to a certain rigid compression of the lips, 
indicative- of the firmness and reticence of his 
character. Leutze is now at work on a portrait 
of Grant which promises well. The rigidity re¬ 
ferred to, which appears in most of the photp- 
graphs and all the lithographs of the commander- 
in-chief, is here modified to a great extent, and 
the character has been well caught. 

Kensett has nearly completed a large landscape 
of White Mountain scenery—a presentation 
picture, as we understand. It is a midsummer 
landscape, with charming atmospheric effects of 
sunlight and warmth, and a slumberous feeling 
of repose that renders brick walls detestable.— 
Round Table . 


— Whose best works are most trampled 
upon ? 

A shoemaker’s; because good shoes last longer 
than bad ones. 












































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Flower Shows. 

With the season of spring and the first blush 
of summer come the flower shows. Nature 
opens the ball with her own favorites—with dai¬ 
sies, which in Chaucer’s time were called “ Mar¬ 
garets”—with daffodils— 

“That come before the swallow dares, and take 
The winds of March with beauty; ” 

and with the oxlips, the violets, the unmarried 
primrose, and the thousand-and-one other pied 
plants which creep from the 44 frosty prison of 
the ground,” as old Drayton quaintly puts it. 
Herbert greets them with a hymn of unequalled 
beauty, too long to quote, and too perfect to mu¬ 
tilate; in fact, our poets abound with allusions to 
spring flowers, multiplying the fancies about them 
as thickly as the leaves or petals which shelter 
and adorn the plants themselves. Our uncertain 
weather and climate drove them to make the most 
of whatever flora they could get, and our modest 
field pets have received greater attention and praise 
than the most brilliant exotics blooming under 
brighter skies. Still, as the English habit is, and 
not unlike the manner in which we made our lan¬ 
guage, we have in gardens and hot-houses speci¬ 
mens of the foreign flower world, and have nat¬ 
uralized amongst us many citizens of distant 
countries, which have grown and increased as 
healthily as the aboriginal natives. Yearly, too, 
we add to the stock. 

At our flower shows an estimate is taken, and 
venturesome importers exhibit a rarity which, 
after a time, bids fair to become indigenous. To 
Peir sc, a Fi enchman, we owe the jessamine, and 
to an Archbishop of CanterbuVy, who lived in 
Elizabeth’s reign, we are indebted for the tama¬ 
risk. Linacre presented us with the damask 
rose, and Thomas Lord Cromwell with the plum 
tree. That popular, if not very elegant vegeta¬ 
ble, cabbage, was first planted in this country by 
Sir Anthony Ashley, of Dorsetshire, and when 
the good knight died a head of cabbage carved 
upon his monument signified his claim to mun¬ 
dane immortality, while his title to supernatural 
perpetuity was, we presume, indicated by the 
usual two heads of cherubs.. Our gardens, how¬ 
ever, both culinary and ornamental, must have 
made but poor shows two hundrdd years ago. 
Now, what between grafting and transplanting, 
and artificial heat, and floral discoveries, we can 
grow what we like. You can buy gi bouquet in 
Covent Garden whose constituents represent the 
four quarters of the globe. Then the culture of 
flowers has been made a science, their wants and 
wishes are catered for discreetly. We have seen 
this carried too far, and although there may be 
no analogy between a prize pig and a prize gera¬ 
nium, we have noticed competitive dahlias which 
looked distressingly obese. 

Flowers possess a standard of form, and should 
be kept to proportionate dimensions. And it is 
our fancy that they occasionally suffer from ex¬ 
perimental marriages. There is a cruelty in for¬ 
cing hybrids, and a splendid monster is a mon¬ 
ster after all. We are not so reverent to flowers 
as the ancients. They hung them on the posts 
of the house, on the graves of the dead, around 
the wine cup, and on the pillars of the temple. 
They almost worshipped the rose, and the acan¬ 
thus was twined amongst - their noblest architect¬ 
ural triumphs. So sacred was the rose among 
the Romans, that Cicero charged Verres with 
profanation as well as effeminacy for using a lit¬ 
ter composed of this flower. In a flower show 
there is no more delightful department than that 
devoted to the roses. Among other flowers, the 
perfume appears either to float or to stream; roses 
coquet with the sense, now breathing a full in¬ 
cense, then suddenly dropping off only to return 
in a warm rippling odor which reminds you of 
close hushed music. There is an air of poetry 
around them, intrinsically and historically, al¬ 
most infectious. You think of Anacreon, of the 
love goddess, of York and Lancaster, of legends 
without end, of Shakespeare, of Moore and his 
Oriental vagaries, and of Tennyson. To the ros** 
the Laureate imparts his love for Maud; its soul 
fires his blood, and through the night this flower 
is awake sighing for Maud, until at last— 

“The red rose cries, ‘ She is near, she is near,* 

And the white rose weeps , { She is late.’ ” 


How much better this pathetic animation of the 
flower, its emotive and sympathetic conscious¬ 
ness with human passion, than the skittish flirta¬ 
tions which Moore ascribes to it with the night¬ 
ingale, or the bulbul as lie calls the bird; for 
Moore ct)uld no more do without his bulbul than 
a writer of the Restoration era could dispense 
with a cuckoo. Thackeray, in his amusing bal¬ 
lad of the 44 Caique,’’adds the bulbul to his satiric 
game-bag. Flowers should not be saucily dealt 
with. They grow on the brink of the bathos, 
and entice unwary rhymsters into that gulf. You 
must be careful how you speak of them. The 
44 language of flowers” was an abominable scan¬ 
dal. It should be consigned to the period of Della 
Cruscanism and the “Souvenir.” It is just 
worthy of the varnished sentiment and the maud¬ 
lin aflectations of that day. Putting flowers into 
fantastic beds, and such tricks, are also in bad 
taste. We have seen pansies enlisted in the base 
service of tuition and formed into an alphabet, 
while the perpetrator of this cruelty boasted aloud 
that he turned them to account in teaching his 
child the primal letters. Utility-moi g i s cannot 
comprehend that a flower in bloom is m full busi¬ 
ness, ajid payswell for the little room it occupies, 
and the little subsistence it requires, by the beauty 
and perfectness it exhibits. 

What does your singer do more; and who 
would tolerate the engagement of Patti at the 
Polytechnic in the interest of the steam-engine or 
the alphabet? Botanists are also liable to mistake 
the office of plants. Linnaeus constructed a dial 
of flowers which, by their opening and shutting, 
indicated the hour. This is an improvement on 
the floral primer, for it develops an unsuspected 
and pleasing inherent quality which adds to^our 
• admiration. Nor have we any objection to the 
toilet preparations made from the 44 sweet deaths” 
of plants. It is proper that an ethereal part of 
them should live and be an aid to beauty. Flowers 
lend themselves with a cheerful readiness to the 
adornment of ladies. They appear much more 
at home on a bosom than in a button-hole. An 
opera would be incomplete without that glorious 
parterre in the stalls. Even a plain woman is 
toned by a wreath into something tolerable—if 
she be young. 

Flowers are essentially youthful, and proclaim 
the fact ungallantly. Let a lady of uncertain age 
stick a flower in her hair, and her age is no longer 
uncertain. At a flower-show such contrasts are 
very marked, when a wrinkled dowager leans her 
cheek inwards a plant, and when at the same time 
inclines to it the fair cheek of a belle. Not that 
flower-shows are the best places to see flowers, 
unless you could get there alone. The Latin, if 
nothing else, is most bewildering. It is uncom¬ 
monly disagreeable Latin, too,and neither a rose 
nor any other flower smells the sweeter for it. 
What are you to make of the “spectalis delecta- 
bilis,” for instance? A braggart misnomer. A 
man may go insane among cactuses alone if he 
undertakes to derive them. A charming fern is 
disfigured with a polysyllabic announcement; a 
fragile orchid, from Australia, meekly protests by 
its very size against being christened with a name 
bigger than itself. Your old acquaintance look 
strange when clothed in botanical Latin. But the 
crowd and the science are not the only interrup¬ 
tions to the pleasure of a flower-show. The 
feeling that it is a show, and will break up,—that 
if left to itself it would decay, comes as a minor 
to the pleasanter key in which you think of it. 
Still flower-shows, on every ground, ought to be 
encouraged. 

Flowers are the silent yet eloquent teachers of 
innocence, and their preaching has worked good 
in many places. Woven into poetry,into religion, 
and into art, illustrating the most attractive mor¬ 
ality of the Bible, and being in themselves most 
beautiful, they are likely to be the cause of moral 
beauty where their influence is permitted. Of all 
things we would urge an exhibition similar to 
that which we believe was got up last year,—a 
show for the humble plants grown by poor peo¬ 
ple. Mignonettes and geraniums are to be found 
even in Whitechapel, and the more to be found 
there the better* A child’s nature is not only the 
worse, hut is positively imperfect, if not brought 
into contact with flowers, and poor children should 


get a chance of seeing them. As far as the world 
of fashion is concerned, and the world of politics, 
it was encouraging, during the recent horticul¬ 
tural//^, to notice the unanimity with which all 
offered their tribute of admiration to the flowers. 
The journals, bristling with points on Reform, 
spared a couple of columns for them, and the 
articles were conceived in a taste worthy of our 
time. Flowers are, perhaps, to a workingman, 
more a relief than books. Our novels are getting 
feverish, and even our poetry communicates a 
certain disturbed anxiety and longing. Flowers 
alone are placid, and promise of rest:— 

“Everywhere about us they are glowing; 

Some, like stars, to tell us spring is born, 

Others, their bliie eyes with tears o’erflovring, 

Stand like Ruth amid the golden corn.” 

—London Review, 


Significance of Hair. 

Hair parting naturally in the middle, and falling 
over the temple, as it generally does in women 
and sometimes in men, indicates the feminine 
element, and in a man symmetry and beauty of 
soul—genius of a certain kind, which implies 
the feeling of the woman combined with the 
thought of the man. It is a verycojnmon charac¬ 
teristic among poets and artists,as seen in Homer, 
Virgil, Shakespeare, Milton, Goethe, Dante, 
Raphael, Titian, Handel, Mozart, Tasso, Chau¬ 
cer, Keats, Burns, Hoffman, Longfellow, and 
others. In pictures of Christ, and in other ex¬ 
alted, highly refined and beautifulcharacters, this 
peculiarity is always introduced by the artist. 

Sometimes the hair, on rising from its bulbs, 
turns in irregular rings on the forehead, giving an 
open air to the physiognomy. This indicates 
good nature as well as exuberant vitality 
Crinkled, wavy, and close-curling hair and beard 
indicate vivacity and excitability, if not brilliancy. 

Regular curls symbolize ideality, and when 
only part of the hair is worn in curl, are instinc¬ 
tively disposed oyer the organ of that faculty. 

Straight hair may be said to indicate, in culti¬ 
vated persons, evenness of character and a 
straightforward honesty of purpose, as well as a 
clear head and good natural talents. 

The darker the hair, the more robust the body, 
as a general rule, and the coarser the skin and 
tissues'of the body; but sometimes the hair and 
skin are, at the same time, dark and fine. 

The dark-haired races are physically the 
strongest, but less endowed intellectually than 
the fair-haired. The first are more inclined to 
manual labor and active exercise, and the last to 
mental exertion. The dark races are workers, 
the light races thinkers, poets, artists, etc. 

Black hair indicates strength and predominance 
of the bilious temperament, as in the Spaniard, 
the Malay, the Mexican, the Indian, and the 
negro. 

Red hair is a sign of ardor, passion, intensity 
of feeling, and purity of character, and goes with 
the sanguine temperament, as in the Scotch, the 
Irish, the Swede, the Dane, etc., etc. 

Auburn hair is found most frequently in con¬ 
nection with the lymphatic temperament, and 
indicates delicacy and refinement of taste, and if 
the mind be cultivated, fine moral and intellectual 
powers. It is common among the Germans, the 
Danes, and Anglo Saxons. 

Dark-brown hair combines the strength of the 
black with the exquisite susceptibilities of the 
light hair, and is, perhaps, all thinga-considered, 
the most desirable .—New Physiognomy } by Samuel 
R. Wells . 


Alfred Huger. —The exact date at which 
artillery was invented is not exactly known. It 
is certain that pieces of cannon were used at the 
I! battle of Cressy, in 1346. There is an allusion 
! in Shakespeare’s play of 44 Macbeth;” but this 
is an anachronism. Cannon were unknown when 
I Macbeth sat on the throne of Scotland. There 
I is a curious passage in Milton’s 44 Paradise Lost,” 
I in which the invention, both of cannon and gun¬ 
powder, after a fashion, is ascribed to the Devil— 
a worthy originator of these death-dealing ap¬ 
pliances. 























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Jfair Jirutorg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs.Kearon and MissPlan^n charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fapcy articles, ail’d refresh 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mfs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

Refreshment Table—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 

NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs, Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles-. * 

district of Columbia, (two tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Wm. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “orphans’ ADVOCATE.” 

In charge of Mrs. Glenn and Miss Naylor. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. j 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


Too Much Rending. 

I never knew but one or two fast readers, and 
readers of many books, whose knowledge was 
worth anything. Miss Martineau says of her¬ 
self, that she is the slowest of readers, sometimes 
a page in an hour; but then what she reads she 

makes her own. Do impress this on E-. 

Girls read to much, and think too little. I will 
answer for it that there are few girls of eighteen 
who have not read more books than I have; and 
as to religious books, I can count upon my fin¬ 
gers in two minutes all I ever read, but then they 
are mine. Sir Erksine Perry said the other day 
that, a fortnight ago, in a conversation with 
Comte, one of the most profound thinkers in 
Europe, Comte told him that he had read an in¬ 
credibly small number of books these last twenty 
years—I forgot how many—and scarcely ever a 
review; but, then, what Comte reads lies there 
fructifying, and comes out a living tree with 
leaves and fruit. 

Multifarious reading weakens the mind more 
than doing nothing, for it becomes a necessity 
at last, like smoking, and is an excuse for the 
mind to lie dormant, whilst thought is poured in, 
and runs through, a clear stream, over unpro¬ 
ductive gravel, on which not even mosses grow. 
It is the idlest of all idleness, and leaves more of 
impotency than any other. I do not give myself 
as a specimen, for my nervous energies are shat¬ 
tered by stump oratory, its excitements and re¬ 
actions, but I know what reading is, for I could 
read once, and did. I read hard, or not at all— 
never skimming, never turning aside to merely 
inviting books; and Plato, Aristotle, Butler, 
Thucydides, Sterne, Jonathan Edwards, have 
passed like the iron atoms of the blood into my 
mental constitution.— F. W. Robertson. 


- -God’s pity is not like ours, short, evanes¬ 
cent. It is steady, continuous, abiding. By night 
and by day, in storm and in sunshine, through 
summer’s heat and winter’s cold, from birth to 
burial, God’s pity is the same; never waning, 
never lessening, it spreads its sheltering wing 
above us if we will only trust ourselves beneath 
its shadow. 

And this boundless pity is vouchsafed, the 
Psalmist says, to them that fear God. This 
word fear does not mean dread, a fear that would 
consume the affection. But the fear spoken of is 
a holy, tranquil, filial fear. It is the fear of an 
affectionate Child to disobey the known will of its 
father. It is an abiding and controlling principle 
born in the heart of love, which prompts the 
heart to do, or to abstain from doing, whatever 
God’s word suggests. 

Without decision of character no man or wo¬ 
man is worth a button, nor ever can be. With¬ 
out it, a man becomes at once a good-natured 
nobody, the poverty-stricken professor of but one 
solitary principle—that of obliging everybody 
under the sun, merely for the asking. 


Clubs for Ladles. 

It is somewhat remarkable that the zealous 
advocates of philanthropic and misanthropic isms 
have never suggested the idea of clubs for ladies. 
We do not mean tea-drinkings and sewing circles 
for wretched scandal and gossip, but rather clubs 
for ladies as there are clubs for gentlemen—with 
reading rooms and libraries and halls for social 
gatherings. We know very well that the major¬ 
ity of our readers will shrink from such a sug¬ 
gestion—call the idea ridiculous, preposterous, 
and the like. But, for all that, there may be some 
considerations connected with the matter which 
are not taken into account at first thought. 

The main reason that we would advance for 
the establishment of clubs for ladjes is the same 
that has resulted in the multiplication of clubs for 
gentlemen. We mean the utterly unsatisfying 
character of what is called modern fashionable 
society. Intelligent and sensible men and women* 
are disgusted with its namby-pamby silliness. 
Conversation is out of the question. Dancing 
and drinking and display of dress are the chief 
concomitants. And so the men go to the clubs, 
and there is no real social enjoyment for intelli¬ 
gent ladies. The result is little cliques and gath¬ 
erings which can never be exempt from the in¬ 
trusion of gossips and scandal mongers. There 
is no test for a lady’s powers of conversation, no 
competition whereby real merit is made known 
and the false and artificial disclosed. If a lady 
can dance she passes muster. School education 
is of very little account. A few set phrases will 
admit her to circles of fashion and wealth. What 
is wanted is some means for calling out the real 
intelligence of a lady, and for genuine social re¬ 
finement—not display and gluttony. Clubs can 
be formed whose conditions of membership should 
be so severe that the true would soon be sifted 
from the false. Silly girls would sigh in vain for 
admission on the strength of dress and wealth. 
These would be ignored. Only ladies of real 
education and intelligence could gain admittance, 
and, once enrolled, it would be an honor to be 
known as connected with this or that club. In 
this way time could be spent far more profitably 
than at formal parties, and those only who are 
congenial would be brought together. 

A pleasant feature of these clubs for ladies 
would be the gatherings in the day-time when 
gentlemen are at their business. Here one could 
drop in and spend an hour among books and 
papers and in entertaining conversation with the 
most refined and intelligent. Especially pleasant 
would it be in the evenings—such evenings as 
might be set apart for special gatherings—for la¬ 
dies and gentlemen (each lady member always 
having the privilege of introducing a gentleman, 
of course) to meet for easy conversation over 
books, or in view of paintings, or, at times, to 
listen to some scholarly essay. This would cer¬ 
tainly be a great improvement upon the wishy- 
washy evening party or the crowded halls of an 
academy reception. What is wanted is an anti¬ 
dote to bad society, some place where only true 
ladies can be admitted. We believe that the ob¬ 
ject can be gained by clubs, and are very sure that 
they would soon work a revolution in fashiona¬ 
ble society. 

Nor would we confine these clubs to large cit¬ 
ies. The ladies of almost any town or village 
c mid advantageously form litile coteries, with a 
club-room where they might meet for reading 
books and periodicals, and for intelligent conver¬ 
sation. This would be particularly pleasant in 
suburban towns, where gentlemen are necessarily 
absent from early morning till late at night. In 
fact there is hardly any city or town in the land 
where such clubs could not be advantageously 
formed. And if well planned and carried out, 
they would soon result in a vast improvement in 
what is now known as refined society. Who will 
start the first club for ladies? What lady who is 
thoroughly disgusted with the developments of 
artificial life will begin a reform in this way?— 
Round Table. 


If woman was first in the world to sin, it was 
on her breast also that its Redeemer was nour¬ 
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®{tf ©rp{» Jptoate. 

For tlie Soldiers ami Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1866. 

Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “To the Editor of The Orphans’ Advocate.” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OFFICIAL. 

COMMITTEE SF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 

. Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Famham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers' and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


O. G. Finniu, 

B. P- Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
L. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. Qe Costa, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


FOURTH OF JULY. 

Ninety years have rolled away since the 
noble band of true and tried patriots gave 
to a listening world those thrilling words 
that have made us citizens of “free and 
independent States.” 

Amid the gloom of the surrounding storm 
they saw the brilliant rainbow of promise— 
the harbinger of brighter skies; and ap¬ 
pealing to the Supreme Judge of the world 
for the rectitude of their intentions, pledged 
to each other their lives, their fortunes and 
their sacred honor, in a common cause for 
us and ours to the latest generations. 

Through what terrible trials did not our 
fathers maintain that solemn declaration 
and keep the sacred pledge they had made 
to each other? 

It is meet that on this day we should re¬ 
call the sufferings and perseverance with 
which they pursued their unequal struggle 
till the blessing of heaven crowned their 
efforts and sacrifices with triumphant suc¬ 
cess. And our gratitude and exultation 
are heightened by the glorious reflection 
that the country they gave us still remains 
whole and undivided—increased in glory |; 


and extent—under the same bright banner, 

“With all its stars more brightly beaming; 

With all its stripes with lustre gleaming.” 

But not without cost to ourselves have 
we maintained this glorious inheritance. 
Our hearts may well swell within us when 
we recall those fearful baptisms of blood, j 
in which we have renewed our vows to de¬ 
fend and protect the sacred deposit of lib¬ 
erty for our descendants. 

Everywhere to-day, from East to AVest, 
from farthest North to extreme South, 
throughout our whole land, rings out the 
loud acclamations of patriotic hearts. With 
some they may be tempered with sadness, 
because of the part themselves took in an 
insane attempt to destroy what their fathers 
had labored and toiled to leave them—but j 
we trust with gratitude to God that he did 
not permit their delusion to succeed, but 
has still preserved to them that Union with¬ 
out which liberty were but a name, a mock¬ 
ery and a snare. And in our glad shouts, 
as the fond memories of the day crowd upon 
us, and blend in sweet harmony the deeds 
Of noble sires and patriotic brothers, ren¬ 
dering the day still more glorious, still 
more deeply enshrined in our hearts, let i 
there be nothing of taunt or jeer towards j 
our poor misguided brethren who have been 
cajoled into the sacrifice of their right to 
rejoice with us in unalloyed exultation. 

Let us rather seek to turn our contem¬ 
plation toward others in whose hearts the 
remembrances of this day awaken thoughts 
of sadness and desolation—to whom it brings 
no joy—but only the sad recollection of loss 
too great for utterance. Be it ours, then, 
to sanctify the day, and make it holy in- 
i deed, by acts of mercy and kindness to the 
i poor and lonely orphans whose fathers— 
j at AGcksburg or Gettysburg, perhaps— 
poured out their warm and generous blood 
as a new sacrifice on the altar of patriotism. 

In what more noble way can we prove 
our gratitude to our patriotic benefactors 
j for the gift of independence and mainte¬ 
nance of nationality? Tn what other way 
can we share in the glory they have won, or 
more worthily join in the glad chorus that 
swells from patriotic hearts in acknowledg¬ 
ment of the deeds that have made this— 
th& Fourth of July—the most glorious of 
days. 

And may it also be our pride and boast, 
when its anniversary returns, to point to 
our own act to-day, and feel that we have 
added lustre to its glory in providing for 
the welfare and happiness of the little ones 
whom confiding patriot brothers committed 
to our care. 


Local News. -Pop— whiz—bang- 

whack —pop— whiz—bang—whack ! 


WANDERINGS. 

Monday evening—a charming one too—and 
we enter the Fair, thoroughly refreshed by our 
rest of Sunday. The weather is deliciously 
pleasant, and although the room is crowded, we 
do not feel annoyed thereat. No band to-night; 
and that is a serious drawback, to our pleasure 
at least, for we had hoped the 12th Infantry Band 
would do the musical honors of the occasion. 
We havemislaitbour listof the bands who kindly 
offer their services to the Fair, and consequently 
do not know when the above named one is due. 

As we stroll through the swaying crowd, we 
see a throng of admiring folks eagerly pressing 
toward the Independent Table, where the votes 
are being received for the most popular resident 
of the District. Cornelius Wendell heads the 
list, followed by Commodore Radford, who is 
only one vote behind, and immediately after are 
the names of Henry D. Cooke and Charles Knap, 
both of whom have the reputation of patriotic 
and charitable gentlemen. The four above named 
have each a host of friends, and it will surprise 
us much if toward the close of the week, the in¬ 
terest manifested in the result of this vote be not 
intense. The set of silver itself is really mag¬ 
nificent, and we cannot better commend it than 
by advising the public to visit and examine it at 
the Independent Table. 

Apropos of voting, we see that the silver pitcher 
which was for presentation by vote to either 
President Johnson or Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, is 
now open for voles in favor of any favorite pub¬ 
lic officer. This is much better we think—indeed 
the friends of the two distinguished gentlemen 
above mentioned deprecated so strongly the idea 
of using their names in the Fair room in what 
might be construed into a political contest, that 
the lady having the valuable article in charge 
gracefully consented to the change. 

are again at the Supper Room—we hope 
our readers will not think we are always eating— 
and Mrs. Lewis welcomes us, and says that the 
season is unpropitious for variety. We don’t 
take exception to the generous bill of fare, and 
give some items of the list, viz: Coffee, Tea, 
Veal Cutlets, Cold Ham,Tongue, Chicken, Fried 
Potatoes, and other vegetable^; with ice creams, 
water-ices, berries, cakes of all kinds, &c. Really 
one would think Epicurus himself would feel 
perfectly satisfied if seated before Mrs. Lewis’ 
well laden tables. 

In settling “our” private cash account for 
June, (we try to make both ends meet always,) 
we were astonished at the remarkably large de¬ 
ficit there existing, and, as there was no Com¬ 
mittee offAppropriations to appeal to, we had to 
charge the amount to profit and loss; however, 
we don’t grumble about this, for the major part 
of the amount went to the Fair, and we suspect 
that Jacob’s Well could furnish an account of it. 
By-the-way, we think a first rate test between 
the amateur editor and the professional, might be 
made by comparing the amount of “brass” (we 
believe that is the term) possessed by each. We 
think the professional will prove the richer in 
that commodity; and before we again ascend the 
editorial tripod we will take a few lessons in 
“assurance” from some older brethren in the 
11 craft. 

On Wednesdy, July 4th, the fair room will be 
, kept open from 12 m. to 11 p. m. for the recep- 



























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tion of visitors, and the ladies hope that their 
receipts on that day will greatly exceed those of 
any previous day. 

We have to keep our eyes and ears open, and 
our feet moving, that we may witness the many 
raffles taking place nightly, so as to chronicle the 
results; they will be seen in another column. 

It is with unfeigned pleasure that we acknowl¬ 
edge the very flattering remarks concerning our¬ 
self and our paper, rendered audible by the omis¬ 
sion of our issue this evening. We say that 
they gave us unfeigned pleasure, for we will- 
ingly plead guilty to the charge of vanity—and 
who could help feeling proud after hearing beauty 
and intellect combine in their expressions of praise i 
to his humble labors? ♦ 

As there was no paper to-night, it is probable 
that these notes cannot And place in to-morrow’s 
Advocate, so that we fear they will not meet the 
reader’s eye until Wednesday morning. How¬ 
ever, if they appear flat and stale then, we cheer¬ 
fully give permission to our readers to forget 
them. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 427; Sherman, 386; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 58; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 596; Meade, 9; scattering, 19.* 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 860; 
Doolittle, 818; Poland, 148; Trumbull, 124; 
Cowan,21; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 2£; Sumner, 
16 ; Fessenden, 13; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 18; 
Wade, 6; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1; 
Yates, 2. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 144; G.C. Smith,163; 
Whaley, 92; Morrill, 37; Banks, 15; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 49. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell, 29; Maj. 
Hall, IT, J. B. Hutchinson, 5; Capt. 01 instead, 7; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 6; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J7 Lewis, 18; Com. 
Radford, 28 ; Admiral Dahlgren, 3 ; Admiral 
Smith, 4; W. W. Burdett, 4. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 331; Grant, 84; Johnson, 103; Stanton, 
51; Chase,25; Colfax, 62; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 42. 


DONATIONS. 

Mrs.Lewis,of the Supper Room,thanksMessrs. 
Coflin & Co., of Seventh and F streets, for 
donation of a splendid sponge cake. Also, Mrs. 
Alex. Magrotty, of Brooklyn, N. N., for beautiful 
fancy elastic breakfast shawl. 

Hon. Roscoe Conkling, M. C., who had been 
invited by Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary, to de¬ 
liver an address at the Fair, has written in reply 
that he regrets his inability to do so, but hopes 
that the enclosed (§10—) will be of some service i 
to the cause of the orphan. 

New York Table—from the ladies of Batavia: 
One toilet cushion, from Miss Hattie Buxton, 
§2: one toilet cushion, from Miss Jeannie Par¬ 


sons, §2.50; one tidy, from Miss Nettie Buxton, 
§2; two mats, from same, §2; one work basket, 
from Miss Julia Axlett, §5; one toilet cushion, 
from Miss Frankie Potter, $2. 

The ladies of the New York Table desire to 
inform their friends at a distance that their table 
is securely protected against the inclemency of 
the weather, several of their friends here having 
caused a proper roofing to be placed over the 
portion of the Fair building occupied by them. 

Massachusetts Table—An.Orrery and small 
terrestiral globe, suitable for schools, by a gentle¬ 
man from Massachusetts, who refuses his name. 

Independent Table—From Mr. Gittings, a very 
handsome pair of embroidered slippers. 


PRIZES DRAWN. 

Sofa Cushion, won by H. P. Thompson— 
Landscape, by Mr. Phipps. 

National Table—A magnificent Tobacco Box 
was drawn twice by Mr. J. C. Carlisle—the first 
time it being feared that there was some error in 
the drawing—and that gentleman kindly donated 
his prize to the Table. 

The Scholarship in the National Union Busi¬ 
ness College was drawn on Saturday evening. 
Much interest was manifested, and the lucky 
winner was Mr. John J. Dermody, of the Adju¬ 
tant General’s office. 

Independent Table — A set of Shakespeare, 
three volumes, by Mr. A. L. Smith. 

The silver “ Mask Mason’s Mark,” raffled for 
at the Michigan Table, was drawn by Mr. M. 
N. Dyer. 

-A correspondent of a Boston paper relates 

the following rather amusing story: 

A gentleman dropped into one of our city 
churches one day last week, to hear a “ noted 
revivalist,” and, being a mere “outsider,” he 
modestly took a retired seat in the gallery. At 
the close of the sermon, which was from the text, 
“Let me die the death of the righteous, and let 
my last end be like his,” the preacher re¬ 
quested all those present who would like to die 
the death of the righteous to stand up. 

The gentleman in the gallery, feeling that he 
was only a looker on, retained his seat, but he 
speedily found he should have risen with the 
rest, for the preacher, after all was again seated, 
threw a withering glance into the gallery accom¬ 
panied with the remark, “The number of those 
that did not rise is so small that I shall not take 
advantage of them.” Moreover, somebody in 
his immediate vicinity,audibly whispered, “Why 
here, in our midst, is a man who doesn’t want 
to die the death of the righteous!” and, again, 
as the gentleman was trying to escape unobserved 
down the stairway, he overheard one of the sis¬ 
ters say to another, (and in no undertone either,) 
“Sakes alive ! if that isn’t the poor critter who is 
against dying the death of the righteous.” 


-Mr. O’FIathery undertook to tell how many 

were at a party: “The two Crogans was one, 
meself was two, Mike Finn was three, and— 
and—who the deuce was four? Let me see 
(counting his fingers,) the two Crogans was one, 
Mike Finn was two, meself was three—and— 
bedad, there was four of us, but St. Patrick 
couldn’t tell the name of the other. Now it’s 
meself that has it. Mike Finn was one, the two 
Crogans was two, meself was three, and—and— 
by me soul, I think there was but three of us 
after all.” 

-What is the difference between the Gulf 

stream and a popular idea? One is an ocean 
current and the other a current notion. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

■' " . . —-V.-- 

pENSIONS, AND ARREARS PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M Btreet, between Seventh and Eighth st«. 
Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY, 
PRIVATE HORSES. &C., lost in service, 
PRIZE MONEY, 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, 

To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


rjlHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING. 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS; 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigcl, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. * 


rpHE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 

Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about .§700,000. 

JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal IJIock, east ot Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. U. 


■gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D *t. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


D R. II. E. WOODBURY, 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 
Office No. 470 Twelfth street, near F. 
Office hours, 8 to 10 a. m.; 3 to 5 p m. 


TyANIEL WALDRON, M. D., 

1) HOMOEOPATHIC physician. 

Office 409 F street below Seventh. 

Hours 8 to 11 a. in., 4 to 7 p. in. 


JOHN D. HAMMACK, 
tj (Above Willard’s) 

HAMMACKS OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segars always on hand. 



































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 

JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on liand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

John p. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

jgROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

c 

AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Ay., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.. .$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. EARNER, Secretary. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 

. WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co_Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM! 1 ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(LateFussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 


JHRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
r^=ONE MILLION DOLLARS. ^3 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS "OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM.-S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


JjjlTTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania* avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 

AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite, the Treasury, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the lormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. „ 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


Q A K HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


A. COFLIN <fc CO’S 

4 

NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


Ju^Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
l to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
whore he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wiucs, liquors, <fcc. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table de haute from l£i to 5 o’clock. 

P. EM RICH. 


SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELL1£, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9 tk and lOiA streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
Gonzaga COLLEGE.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled ^to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences^as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 


TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, .except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S. J., President . 


M TAYLOR & CO., 

. Qealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


ARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


T70R RENT, 

l 1 Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M T. PARKER & MACNICHOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, betweon 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Bunners, and Tranaparences 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


DOR THE LADIES. 

1 S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bot. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Laoe Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets._ 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally. No. 329 
Seventh street, between Iv and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

JOS. J. MAY & CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

TDM. R. RILEY & BRO., 

V V Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Mark et, Washington. 

53P*One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

*1 • Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

^T^All articles warranted to prove as represented. 


W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth. Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 


INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany. No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 

f R. FOLEY, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, .between T^enth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 


T OHN OGDEN, 

e.l Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnixhing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves. &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


I? H. & H. I. GREGORY, 

Pi* Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 


H ENRY BAYLEY & CO., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks. China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, <fcc. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

P WHEELER & SON, 

r>. Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 


p C. MEADOR, 

\J. Dealer In American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, F.ancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

TLEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

1\ Successors to J. W. Thompson &. Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and St*am Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

W EBB & BEVERIDGE, 

Late Chas. S. Fowler <fc Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenjvare, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

flj^jpGooda delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
tinct of Columbia. 


j A. HILL & CO., ‘ 

1 Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


^EATON HOUSE, 

O Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 

Hotel.) 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


W H. & O. IL MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 


B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery, <fco. _ 

pLANCHARD & MOHUN, 

l) Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. 


M CKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 


CAMUEL TILSTON, 

I* Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 


•s*aa.UR 

pun q^naAog jo jatuoo ‘($ 9 o pun a^goiouM ‘sjoubiq 

1*07 P aB ‘sauijv^. ‘sauaoojf) iCtiun?^ ‘suaj, dui^ lUi'T 
Ot/6 -3HXAKS 7 '030 DdC 


B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 


T RUSSELL BARR, 

r) • Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Ten, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 

YT W. BURCHELL, 

1\ i Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


506 


SEVENTH STREET. r A f* 

S. Heilbrun & Bro., Boots and Shoes of 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 


YT7M. G. METZEROTT <fc CO., 

\ V Piano-forte Warerooms and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 


No. 486. J. MARKRITER. . No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 


T A. MEINERS, 

Li. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 


pLANNERY BROTHERS, 

L Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

. Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next, Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abuudauce for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
Jl^p’Prices on the decline. 


WALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

\Y First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Wa shington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

fj Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. _ 

pEORGE W. COCHRAN & CO., 

V J Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nog. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wasliing- 
ton, D. C. _ 

p C. WILLARD’S 

\J* Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


rjlIIE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. COIN, CURRENCY 
ANI) EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 

| j ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
• stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured i’Or a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 


1 EWIS JOHNSON & CO., 

Li Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold. 

B ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 

. Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 


P J. STEER, 

Ageist for the Wheeler & Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue. Washington City. 


W E. BROWN, 

> V i Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 


pEIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
II Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office. 

J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 
UTEVENS5 HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


17IRE INSURANCE, 

r Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


Hallet Kilbourn. J. M. Latta. 

R ILBOURN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

I HE BEST SODA WATER, 

I With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

1 B. OLCOTT & SON 

cJ • Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

n ORATIO MORAN, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children's Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF «fc BEHREND, 

VJ Dealers in Fancy Goods. Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, <fcc., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets,* Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

"JACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

n Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 









































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


B 


RYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 


JgRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 


Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN'Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
4i rapidly decaying” and “ others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, §60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


KOPPEL. 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

u Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(ft^-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

jy£UNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

• 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent pffice,} Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

IJIHE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 



T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. . 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M K. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 


WASHINGTON, D. C. 


UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS 
WILLIAM ORME. 

THOS. FERAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. 

JOHN 


S. WALSH. 
WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 
HITZ. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 
On all the principal points North and South. 


T1REDERICK HUGLE, 

JT Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


ARROW & CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


A DAMS express company, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 


T he very latest novelty! 

What 25 cents and §1 00 will do at 510 7th street, is 
really astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellew’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew Sc Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


N 


ATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes. 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market/ Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of 1) and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


GRF4T FA^TPRN 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND 9 SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
; under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
1 order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten- 
j lion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
j satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

_ 0 

P IIILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


TjHREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH- 
JF ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS. President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


B UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, I). C. 


T SIEGEL, 

u • Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6'th and 7th... $18. 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4,000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (PiD, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). I, 500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20,000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. C, 000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins. $100 each. 2, 500 

• 40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4.000 

• 20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets. $75 each. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25,00O 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, <fcc., $1 to $3 

each. 14, 000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c.. $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total.!.. 250,000 


The awards will he made after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, iu the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist iu 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall. President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, Col. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Win.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C. ; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich. ; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq.. D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. G, Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C.. 
Ill. ; lion. Henry C. Dcmiug, M. C., Conn.; Hon. A. II. 
Laflin, M. C., NJ Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
lion. William A. Newell. M. C., N. J.; Hon. Georgo W. 
Julian, M. C., Iud.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnol,M. C.. Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 


























































































“ With Malice towards None; with Charity for All.” 


VOL. I. WASHINGTON, L>. C., JULY 5, 1866. No. 21 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

OUR COUNTRY’S DEAD. 

BY D. DE YVARRDENAU. 

/ These July leaves shall surely change and wither, 

In mountain fastness or by glen and glade; 

Soft summer breezes floating idly hither, 

In wintry winds shall stormily be laid— 

But our true dead—“ When shall their glory fade?” 

Through storm of battle, through the dread and danger, 
Through toil and suffering firm and unafraid; 

In foreign climes, by focman fell or stranger, 

In unknown graves by unknown fingers laid— 

Our great true dead—“ When shall their glory fade ?” 

Like autumn fruitage, dropping ripe and mellow, 

When sudden gusts have swept the leafy glade, 

So iron storms, with deadly booming bellow, 

Mowed them like grain beneath the reaper’s blade— 
Our gallant dead—“ When shall their glory fade?” 

• 

Where dark Potomac’s wave ran red with slaughter, 
Where storm of shot and shell on Sumter played ; 

Softly they rest, beneath the still deep water, 

Never to wield again the battle blade. 

Oh, noble dead—“ When shall your glory fade?” 

And—saddest tale, most dark and dreadful story, 

Brave hearts by darkest terrors undismayed, 

Wan weary forms who swell the roll of glory, 

From graves, forgotten, by the foul stockade— 

Great, unnamed dead—“ When shall their glory fade?” 

Lone orphans yet some hope and comfort borrow— 

Worn widowed wife, and lonely stricken maid, 

Peer through these mournful mists of earthly sorrow— 
Proudly they stand, in robes of white arrayed— 

So shall their glory never, never fade. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

JUNE CLOUDS IN BEItS'-HIRE. 

How glorious are the clouds to-day! 

Like heavenly hosts they seem— 

With thoughts of awe and deepest peace, 

I gaze as in a dream. 

Toward the East they sail, they sail, 

The sunbeamed, white-winged clouds— 

Chariots, and thrones, and cherubim, 

And fleets with snowy shrouds. 

Yon fleecy fields of crowded peaks, 

’Mid their own shadows lie— 

How radiant and silently they float 
Along the southern sky ! 

Lo! on the far horizon’s rim, 

A golden altar gleams," 

And smoking incense to the skfts, 

In wreathing columns streams, 

And battlements of gl«wing gold 
By watcher angels trod, 

And jasper spires and opal towers— 

The palaces of God. 

You awful mount of beaming crags, 

Tow’ring above the sun ! 

Serene, sublime, and glist’ning bright, 

You cannot look upon. 

White like wool, exceeding bright! 

From it I veil my eyes— 

A vision of the great white throne, 

Amid the noon-day skies. 

Pittsfield, Mass. 

-That which most affects u lady’s charac¬ 
ter is unaffected piety. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

MY EXPERIENCE AT A FAIR. 

The other day I met a lady who told me she 
had never been to a Fair. 1 held up my hands. 
“ Madame,” I said, “ you are a fortunate woman. 

I have not been so lucky.” 

“ I know it,” she replied, “and am sorry for 
you.” 

* 

“You need not be,” I said, “ for while it was 
a dangerous and disagreeable experience in some 
respects, it was amusing in others. Shall I tell 
you about my last Fair? ” 

“ No,”she replied, “ I don’t wish to hear any¬ 
thing about it. I am opposed to Fairs. Good 
bye.” 

And off she went; so, having no one else to 
talk to at present, let me tell “The Orphans’ 
Advocate ’’something about my experience when 
I was connected with the Soldiers and Sailors’ 
Fair, held in Philadelphia last November. 

I was just about to start for Europe, to make 
a tour as far as Russia, when a friend came to 
me and said: 

“ I wish you would take charge of the Fair 
paper. There is no one else I know of who 
would be willing to do it. There is a chance to 
do a good action. As you * have done a good 
many bad ones, take this opportunity to try the 
other side.” 

I really had not the time or inclination, for I 
was weary of writing and editing, but I longed 
to do something for the brave boys who had 
fought so nobly for our dear country—(God bless 
our soldiers, I say fervently, and there is a young 
officer of the fourth Artillery sitting by me as I 
write this, who says, “Thank you kindly ”)— 
so I assumed management of the little paper, and 
although I had only a week to prepare, did what 
I could. Many friends kindly volunteered to 
assist, and thanks to some lady acquaintances, 
the subscription list soon became respectably 
large. I called the paper “The Knapsack,” for 
want of a better name, and after a great deal of 
trouble the first number was issued. It was very 
successful, and everybody appeared pleased. 

We had a “Knapsack Table,” ornamented 
with boarding pikes, knapsacks, flags, cutlasses, 
and other apropos articles; and, besides selling 
the paper, we had the table crowded with music, 
books, &c., which I brought from my father’s 
library. 

Eleven numbers of the Knapsack were issued, 
and the paper cleared about $1500 — a clever 
sum for an enterprise so hastily gotten up. 

The Fair,as you must nearly all know, was at 


the Academy of Music, and was one of the most 
splendid I ever saw. It was nearly as handsome 
as the great Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia, which 
was the most superb Fair I ever saw or ever 
expect to see. 

But, at Fairs, as every one knows, there are 
always many things which create ill feeling. 


##*##*# 

But I am letting you see bejiind the curtain. 
The skeleton of the feast has put his ghastly head 
out and grinned at you. Back, sir! If some peo¬ 
ple did rob the Fair, it is upon their own con¬ 
sciences, and did not injure the interests of the 
soldiers and sailors. 

Have I told you anything interesting. If not, 
tear up this stupid manuscript, or make cigar 
lighters of it. 

I hope you have less trouble with the Orphans’ 
Advocate than I had with the Knapsack. It is a 
very pretty paper, and for the sake of its noble 
mission, I trust it will do well. 

Yours, sincerely, R. F. 

* Philadelphia, June 29, 1866. 

[Our correspondent, R. F., has made some 
strictures upon the conduct of those attending 
the Fair about which he writes. They are to¬ 
tally inapplicable to our Fair, and we therefore 
omit them.— Ed.] 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

To Alexander II—On flic Emancipation of 
tlie Serfs. 

’ Twas thy behest, great Czar, £nd sole decree, 

That made a score of fettered millions free! 

Noble the act, but nobler still the mind 

That did these galling, long-bound chains unbind. 

In after years—when thou and they have passed, 

Thy name, entwin’d with freedom’s flame, shall last. 

But higher still the tribute thou hast won: 

When serf-born sire shall tell the free-born son 
The monarch’s name who thus their thraldom broke, 

And iu their hearts true liberty awoke ; 

These will re-gild thy fame on memory’s scroll, 

And spread its rays from north to southern pole. 

S. S. IIornor. 

Paris, 1866. 

These very beautiful lines are somewhat marred 
by our recollections of the present Russian policy 
toward unhappy Poland. We can scarce regard 
as “entwined with freedom’s flame” the name 
of him who ruthlessly invaded the very sanctu¬ 
ary of God and inhumanly butchered women and 
children, for no other crime than assembling to 
pay the last solemn rites of religion to fathers and 
brothers who had died in a vain effort to regain 
the lost liberties of their fatherland. Tyrants do 
not cease to be tyrants by one act of grace, and 
we have no encomiums to bestow on a despot who 
waited till the nineteenth century before doing an 
act of justice, which, but for him and his race, 
might have been d*>ne a thousand years ago. 


-A cotemporary, referring to aspirants for 

potitical office being brought out before the pub¬ 
lic by means of “ calls ” numerously signed, in¬ 
stead of coming out flat-footed, in the old-fash¬ 
ioned way, says jt reminds him of the story of 
O’Mnlligan and his wife. 

“ Biddy,” said O’Mulligan to his wife, “ it’s a 
bad cowld ye have. A drap of the crayther ud 
do ye no harrutn.” 

“Och, hone!” said Biddy. “I’ve taken the 
plidge ; but ye can mix a drink, Jimmy, and 
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BARBARA FRIETCHIE. 

Up from the meadows rich with corn, 

Clear in the cool September morn, 

The clustered spires of Frederick stand 
Green-walled by the hills of Maryland. 

Round about them orchards sweep, 

Apple and peach-tree fruited deep, 

Fair as a garden of the Lord 

Tj the eyes of the famished rebel horde, 

On that pleasant morn of the early fall 
When Lee mavched over the mountain-wall,— 

Over the mountains winding down, 

•Horse and foot, into Frederick town. 

Forty flags with their silver stars, 

Forty flags with their crimson bars, 

Flapped in the morning wind: the sun 
Of noon looked down, and saw not one. 

Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then, 

Bowed with her fourscore years and ten ; 

Bravest of all in Frederick town, 

She took up the flag the men hauled down ; 

In her attic window the staff" she set. 

To show that one heart was loyal yet. 

Up the street came the rebel tread, 

Stonewall Jackson riding ahead. 

Under his slouched hat left and right 
He glanced ; the old flag met his sight. 

“ Halt!”—the dust-brown ranks stood fast. 
“Fire!”—out blazed the rifle-blast. 

It shivered the window, pane and sash ; 

It rent the banner with seam and gash. 

Guick, as it fell from the broken staff, 

Dame Barbara snatched the silken scarf; 

She leaned far out on the window-sill 
And shook it forth with a royal will. 

“ Shoot, if you must, this old gray head, 

But spare your country’s flag,” she said, 

A shade of sadness, a blush of shame, 

Over the face of the leader came; 

The noble nature within him stirred 
To life at that woman’s deed and word : 

“ Who touches a hair of your gray head 
Dies like a dog! March on !” he said. 

All day long through Frederick street 
Sounded the tread of marching feet: 

All day long that free flag tost 
Over the heads of the rebel host. 

Ever its torn folds rose and fell 
On the loyal winds that loved it well; 

And through the hill-gaps sunset light 
Shone over it with a warm good-night. 

Barbara Frietchie’s work is o’er, 

And the Rebel rides on his raids no more. 

Honor to her 1 and let a tear 

Fall, for her sake, on Stonewall’s bier. 

Over Barbara Freitchie’s grave, 

Flag of Freedom and Union, wave ! 

Peace and order and beauty draw 
Round thy symbol of light and law ; 

And ever the stars above look down 
On thy stars below in Frederick town 1 

* —Companion Poets. 

The Photograph of Barbara Frietchie is for sale 
at the Andersonville stand by Miss Clara Barton. 


-It is reported that a few days ago the 

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher crawled through a 
pipe in his new church organ, having been chal¬ 
lenged to do so by one of his flock. Upon coming 
out, covered with dust and perspiration, he em¬ 
phatically announced: “I wan’tno man to tell me 
anything about this organ; I know all about it; 
1 have been through it.” 


About the Eyes. 

“The eyes,” Emerson says, “speak all lan¬ 
guages. They wait for no introduction; they are 
no Englishmen; ask no leave of age or rank; 
they respect neither poverty nor riches, neither 
learning nor power, nor virtue, nor sex, but in¬ 
trude and come again, and go through and through 
you in a moment of time.” * * * * 

Large eyes have always been admired, espe¬ 
cially in women,and may be considered essential 
to the highest order of beauty, in almost every 
description of which, from Helen of Troy to 
Lola Montes, they hold a prominent place. We 
read of “ large-spiritual eyes,” and 
“Eyes loving large/’ 

and of “little, sparkling, beady eyes,” to which 
the epithets “ spiritual ’’and “ loving ’’are never 
applied. 

An Arab expresses his idea of the beauty of a 
woman by saying that she has the eye of a ga¬ 
zelle. This is the burden of his song The 
timidity, gentleness, and innocent.fear in the eye 
of the “ deer ” tribe are compared with the mod¬ 
esty of the young girl: “ Let her be as the loving 
hind and the pleasant roe.” 

Persons with large eyes give us the impression 
of being “ wide awake,” and ready for action, 
while small-eyed people have more generally “a 
sleepy look ” and a sluggish temperament or 
habit of body. Dr. Redfield observes, that “ per¬ 
sons with large eyes have very lively emotions, 
think very rapidly and speak fast, unlesss there 
be a predominance of the phlegmatic tempera¬ 
ment. Of persons with small eyes the reverse is 
true. The former are quick and spontaneous in 
their feelings and in the expression of them, and 
are, therefore, simple, like the Scotch, Swiss, and 
all who inhabit mountainous regions. The latter 
are slow and calculating, and, therefore, artful, 
like the gypsies, a people who generally inhabit 
level countries. There is a connection between 
activity and the ascending and descending ac¬ 
clivities, a fact which we evince in running up 
and down stairs, and which an active hbrse ex¬ 
hibits when he comes to a hill, and hence the 
Scotch Highlanders, as well as the sheep, goat, 
chamois, etc., have large eyes and very great 
activity.” 

The drooping of the upper eyelids, generally 
accompanies the expression of humility, and in¬ 
dicates Penitence, the disposition to repent, to feel 
sorry for our sins, and to do “ works meet for 
repentance.” The weight of our sin bows our 
spirits and lowers the eyes—makes us humble. 
Both Humility and Penitence may often be seen 
large in devotees of the Roman Chur^Ji, with 
whom acts of worship are habitfial. 

The width of the lower eyelids is believed to in¬ 
dicate Apology —a disposition to extenuate and to 
justify-one’s self—to defend ourconduct by giving 
what we claim to be good reasons for it—by show¬ 
ing that it is not wrong, though it may appear so 
to another. The wrinkles observed in some faces 
running outward and upward from the corners 
of the eyes are said by Dr. Redfield to indicate 
Probity or personal truthfulness. Persons with 
this sign large, according to him, are noted for 
always keeping their promises, and for doing as 
they agree to do. 

Arranging all the various colored eyes in two 
grand classes—light and dark—we would‘say 
that the dark indicate power, and the light, deli¬ 
cacy. Dark eyes are tropical. They may be 
sluggish. The forces they betoken may often 
be latent, but they are there, and may be called 
into action. Their fires may sleep, but they are 
like slumbering volcanoes. Sucli eyes generally 
accompany a dark complexion, great toughness 
of body, much strength of character, a powerful 
hut not a subtle intellect, and strong passions. 
Light eyes, on the other hand, belong naturally 
to temperate regions, and they are temperate I 
eyes. They may glow with love and genial 
warmth, but they never burn with a consuming 
flame, like the torrid black eyes. The accom¬ 
panying complexion is generally fair and the hair 
light; and persons thus characterized are amiable 
in their disposition, refined in their tastes, highly 
susceptible of improvement, and are mentally 
active and versatile. The light-eyed races have 
attained a higher degree of civilization than the 


dark races. When the complexion is dark and 
the eyes light, as is sometimes the case, there 
will be a combination of strength with delicacy. 

In this view of the case, of course the various 
shades of the light and dark eyes will indicate 
corresponding intermediate shades of character. 
Brown and hazel eyes may perhaps be consid¬ 
ered as occupying the middle ground between 
the dark and the light .—New Physiognomy, by 
Samuel R. Wells. 


A Father’s Advice. —Bob, you are about 
leaving home for strange parts. You are going 
to throw me out of the game and go it alone. 
The odds are agin you, Bob—remember that in¬ 
dustry and perseverance are the winning cards, 
as they are the “ bowers.” Book learning, and 
all that sort of thing, will do to fill up with, like 
small trumps, and you must have the bowers to 
back them or they ain’t worth shucks. If luck 
is agin you pretty strong, don’t cave in and look 
like a sick chicken on a rainy day, but hold up 
your head and make believe you are flush of 
trumps; they don’t play so hard agin you! I’ve 
lived and traveled around some, Bob, and I’ve 
found out that as soon as folks thought you held 
a weak hand, they’d buck agin you strong. So, 
when you’re sorter weak keep on a bold front; 
but play cautious; be satisfied with a p’int. 
Many’s the hand I’ve seen ’em efichred cause 
they played for too much. Keep your eyes well 
skinned, Bob; don’t let ’em nig you; recollect 
the game lays as much with the head as with the 
hands. Be temperate; never get drunk, for then 
no matter how-good your hand,you won’t know 
how to play it; both bowers and the ace won’t 
save you; for there’s sartin to be a “ miss deal ” 
or something wrong. And another thing, Bob, 
(this was spoken in a low tone) don’t go too 
much on women; queens is kinder poor cards; 
the more you have of ’em the worse for you; you 
might have three, and nary a trump. I don’t 
discard ’em all; if you got hold of one that is a 
trump, it’s all good, and there’s sartin to be one 
out of four. And above all, Bob, be honest; 
never take a man’s trick wot don’t belong to 
you, nor “ slip ” cards or “ nig,” for then you 
can’t look your man in the face; and when that’s 
the case, there’s no fun in the game; it’s a regu¬ 
lar “ cut-throat. ” So now, Bob, farewell; re¬ 
member wot I tell you, and you'll be sure to 
win; and if you don’t, it sarves you right if you 
get “ skunked.” 


GEM. » 

What constitutes a State? 

Not high raised battlements or labored mound, 
Thick wails or moated gate ; 

Not cities proud, with spires and turrets crowned; 

Not bays and broad-armed ports, 

Where, laughing at the storm, proud navies ride; 

Nor starred and spangled courts, 

Where low-browed Baseness wafts perfume to 
Pride. 

No! Men, high-minded men, 

With powers as far above dull brutes endued, 

In forest, brake, or den, 

As beasts excel cold rocks and brambles rude; 

Men who their duties know; 

But know their rights, and, knowing, dare main¬ 
tain. 

, Sir Win. Jones. 


-The Lake City Leader is responsible for 

the following story : At a meeting of the patriotic 
ladies and gentlemen of Lake City, to prepare 
for the soldiers’ festival lately held in that enter¬ 
prising town, a young attorney present was re¬ 
quested to find out who would supply the milk 
for the dinner. Jumping up on a chair, he 
loudly asked : “ How many ladies here will give 
milk for the brave soldiers?” to which an elderly 
lady responded, that “ for one she could not— 
she had not given milk for ten years;” which so 
utterly confounded the young lawyer that he was 
entirely unable to prosecute his inquiry, and it 
has never been satisfactorily known how many 
J ladies there were at the meeting who would have 
I promised “to give milk for the brave soldiers.” 



















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Jfair gimtorji. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. • 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs.Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

Refreshment Table—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 

MOUTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 

WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (tWO tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Wm. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C'. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

*Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “ORPHANS’ ADVOCATE.” 

In charge of Mrs. Glenn and Mrs. Naylor. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. O. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
b^raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

. SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books,-and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


Hit aitir Humor. 

“Neque semper tendit arcum Apollo. 

‘ ‘ Mirth that wrinkled care derides, 

And laughter holding both his sides.” 

f ' " ' ' 

The wheel of fortune. —It must have be¬ 
longed originally to an omnibus; for it is con¬ 
tinually “ taking up” and “ putting down” peo¬ 
ple.— Punch. 

-A landlady, who had some very weak 

chicken broth for dinner, the other day, was 
asked by a wag of a boarder if she couldn’t 
coax that chicken to wade through that soup , 
once more. 

-The evening before a battle, an officer 

asked Marshal Toiras for permission to go and 
see his father, who was at the point of death. 

“ Go,” said the marshal, who saw through his 
pretext, “ honor thy father and mother, that thy 
days may be long in the land.” 

-We once heard of a fellow who five years 

ago succeeded in making his escape from the 
penitentiary. A few days ago he returned and 
expressed a desire to serve out his term. The 
only explanation given is, that while out of 
prison he got married. 

-A. Ward thus describes his perils at sea: 

“ Deth stared us in the face. But we had rather 
the advantage of Deth. While Deth stared us 
in the face thar was about seventy of us staring 
Deth into the face. The prospect wasn’t pleas¬ 
ing to us. Not much. I don’t know how Deth 
liked it.” 

-“ Hould aisy, Mike,” said one of two 

Irish pedestrians, as he reverentially approached 
a milestone. ‘‘Thread lightly,” said he, “ for 
here lies a very ould man.” Pat carefully spelled 
out the inscription, “Baltimore 154 miles,” and 
then continued : “He was 154 years ould, and 
his name was Miles, from Baltimore.” 

-A worthy old farmer residing in the vicin¬ 
ity of Lake Mahopeck, was worried to death last 
summer by boarders. They found fault with 
his table and said he had nothing to eat. 

“ Darn it,” said old Isaac, one day, “ what a 
fuss you’re making. I can eat anything.” 

“Can you eat a crow?” said one of the 
boarders. 

“ Yes, I ken eat a crow.” 

“ Bet you a hat,” said the guest. 

The bet was made, the crow cMight and nicely, 
roasted, but, before serving up, they contrived to 
season it with a good dose of Scotch snuff. Isaac 
sat down to the crow. He tookagood bite, and 
began to chew away. 

“ Yes, I can eat crow ! (another bite, and an 
awful face,) I ken eat crow; bxit I’ll be darned if 1 
hanker arter it!” 


Letter from Seuator Summer. 

Senate Chamber, July 3, 1866. 
Madam: I enclose a'small contribution, which 
I beg you to accept for the benefit of the Fair in 
which you are exerting yourself so nobly. May 
shelter and happiness be received by the orphans 
of our brave soldiers and sailors. Accept my 
best wishes, and believe me, Madam, 

Faithfully yours, 

Charles Sumner. 

Mrs. Kearon, Independent Table, 

Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphans’ Fair. • 
[The amount which the distinguished Senator 
is pleased to -designate a small contribution is 
very acceptable, (it is a $10 greenback,) and the 
lady to whom the note is addressed returns to 
the honorable Senator her warmest thanks.] 


Correspondence. 

House of Representatives, 
Washington, D. C., June 30, 1866. 

Dear Madam: Nothing would give me greater 
pleasure than to contribute in any way to the 
success of the Fair, and I should like much to 
accept the invitation with which you honor me. 
I find, however, that I cannot release myself Rom 
matters previously undertaken so as to render it 
possible to do so. 

May I ask you to allow me to contribute 
through you the enclosed to your treasury. 

I have the honor to be your obedient servant, 
Roscoe Conkling. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle. 


Washington, July 4, 1866. 

Dear Sir: The directors of the National Sol¬ 
diers and Sailors’Orphan Home whilst regretting 
the necessity of your absence from their Fair, 
take pleasure in acknowledging and thanking 
you for a donation of ten dollars to their cause. 
Pray accept through them the thanks of the 
orphans, in whose behalf they labor. 

Very respectfully, 

Mrs. J. C.-Carlisle, 
Secretary. 

Hon. Roscoe Conkling. 


Washington, July 3, 1866. 

Dear Madam: I must be excused from speak¬ 
ing to-night, but inclose a note which I dare say 
will prevail upon some members of the “Green¬ 
back family” to attend, whose presence doubt¬ 
less will be quite as acceptable as their father’s. 

Very respectfully yours, 

S. P. Chase. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary Orphans’ Fuir. 


Washington, D. C., July 4, 1866. 

The directors of the National Soldiers’ and 
Sailors’ Orphan Home beg to convey their thanks 
to the “Father of Greenbacks,” and acknow¬ 
ledge the receipt of his munificent donation of 
fifty dollars, intended to repay in some degree for 
his personal absence from their Fair. Trusting 
that other, though less conspicuous members of 
the “Greenback family, ” will follow the generous 
example, they repeat the assurance of the or¬ 
phans’ gratitude. 

Very respectfully, 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, 
Secretary. 

Hon. S. P. Chase. 






















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®j \t ^btate.' 

. For tile Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $l! 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed “ To the Editor of The Orphans’ Advocate.” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OFFICIAL. 

COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs". Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, lst*Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C- Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 


Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with aud assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 


Will A. Short, 
Lawrence Wilson, 

W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 

J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Secretary. 

O. G. Firmin, 

B. P' Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
L. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


LOST. 

A ladies’ leather bag, with steel clasp and chain, con¬ 
taining about $15, and some silver pocket pieces. It was 
left iu the stand of the “Orphans’ Advocate,” at the Fair 
Room, on Tuesday night. A liberal reward will be paid 
upon leaving it at the “Orphans’ Advocate" stand, near 
the entrance, and NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED. 


THE FUTURE. 

Another Fourth of July has passed— 
another year of independence commenced. 
The honor and glory of the past give hopes 
for the future—hopes that ere another anni¬ 
versary has returned, we, the people of the 
United States, may be still more strongly 
embraced in the bonds of a more perfect 
Union, with justice everywhere established, 
domestic tranquility insured, the general 
welfare increasing, and the blessings of lib¬ 
erty firmly secured for ourselves and our 
posterity, for all time to come. 

The future is bright indeed—full of hope. 
Peace sheds her benignant beams upon our 
lately distracted land, and the pain and 
poverty aud suffering that grim visaged 
war brought in his train, are fast disappear¬ 
ing before the onward march of reason, 
industry and a common interest. Wisdom 
reasserts her sway, and is doing her part 
‘‘to restore the breaches and desolated 
places which wasting elements and civil 
war have made.” 

Lingering animosities and reproachful | 


! recriminations yield place before the steady 
j and persevering influence of the kindness 
and brotherly love of those whose magna¬ 
nimity makes an “effort to build up,” 
without pausing to inquire whose. “ may 
have been the folly to pull down.” 

And in this course let us steadily move 
onward till every idea of a disorganizing 
tendency shall be effaced, and every true 
hearted American citizen firmly resolves 
with heart and hand, and sleepless vigi¬ 
lance, to guard the Union, fortified by the 
Constitution, as the citadel of our liberties, 
the object of our greatest care, and the 
consummation of our earthly hope. Thus 
may we reap the just fruits of that inde¬ 
pendence which our fathers so gloriously 
acquired for us, and of that nationality 
which has been maintained at so much cost 
of common blood. 

We have now to cultivate the arts of 
peace. Science, literature, and religion are 
to be studied, extended and practised, and 
where lately was heard only fierce conten¬ 
tion, the roar of the deep-mouthed cannon, 
the rattle of musketry, and harsh impreca¬ 
tions of anger and passion, we have now to 
substitute the cheerful song of the husband¬ 
man, the clink of the anvil, and friendly 
greeting of sons of common sires, who, in 
days gone by, stood shoulder to shoulder in 
a common cause, endured the same priva¬ 
tions, aud enjoyed a glorious triumph over 
a common foe. We have now to erect the 
school-house and church where before stood 
the frowning earthwork; to devote to agri¬ 
culture and commerce the fields and rivers 
once deluged with fratricidal blood or ob¬ 
structed with devilish engines of destruc¬ 
tion ; to send the locomotive or electric 
flash, charged with the products of industry 
or message of good will, over roads and ways 
upon which armed men forbade travel or 
intercommunication, save for implements 
and material of war and carnage. 

But around these earthworks, along these 
roads, we have hallowed graves to preserve 
and cherish—lest our children forget what 
our free institutions have cost, or fail to 
appreciate the value of that Union which 
can alone preserve their liberty. 

We have also, let us never forget, the 
sacred guardianship of uncounted orphans, 
whose lives and welfare and honor have 
been confidently entrusted to our justice 
and humanity. To these—now—we have 
a grateful duty to perform; and if v we would 
be worthy in our own eyes, in the eyes of 
the world, and of all posterity, of the hon- 
' orable rank %e hold among the nations of 
the earth, and of the glorious destiny that j 
awaits us, let that duty be performed at 
once, and with such generosity as shall { 
save us from any possible blush of shame. | 


ate. 


WANDERINGS. 

On Tuesday evening the Fair room was well 
crowded, though a great tleal of mpney was 
not taken in by the ladies, at least such was our 
impression after our round of inspection. 

During the evening, Professor McMurray, the 
liglnning calculator, gave an exhibition of his 
wonderful powers, to the admiration of a large 
audience. 

We dropped in among the Pennsylvania ladies 
and found that their success has been very de¬ 
cided; and the ladies are anxious that every son 
of the old Keystone should at least visit the table 
representing his State, and they desired us to 
bring up the recreants. 

We have not time to do so, although the incli¬ 
nation is strong within us, and so we hereby in¬ 
vest every reader of the Advocate with authority 
to bring his or her Pennsylvania friends to this 
table. There are yet many articles of value for 
sale or raffle here, and the additional inducement 
of the finest refreshments served by fairest hands 
is sufficient, we think, to cause a rush of the 
speculative and the weary to Mrs. Forney’s 
tables. 

Stopping a few moments to admire the bust of 
General Grant at the New York Table, we ex¬ 
tended those few moments into a great many 
minutes, and were amply repaid for the delay, 
by the sight of many really elegant and valuable 
articles. However, it could hardly be otherwise, 
since our donation column has teemed with the 
lists of valuables given by-the friends of the la¬ 
dies at this table, and as the term “ from New 
York ” is synonomous with richness and beauty 
and newness—most of the articles here shown 
being from that great mart—we do not wonder at 
the elegant display produced. 

At this table we notice a Scholarship in Bry¬ 
ant, Stratton, and Church’s College for raffle. 
Here is a first rate opportunity for those who 
defiire to enter the above college to invest profit¬ 
ably, although we would suggest speedy appli¬ 
cation, for the chances are nearly all taken. The 
scholarship was donated to this table by Mr. 
Church, of the above named firm. 

* * * The morning of July 4th, 1866, 

broke upon us with beaming sun and refreshing 
breeze, and we hurried to the “ office ” to do 
what might be wanted of us, as our paper had 
to be on the press at 9 A. M. Everything 
worked smoothly, however, and after the hurry 
of the morning was over, “ our ” celebration of 
the Nation’s birth-day was next in order. We 
had patriotic talks, (speeches were out of place,) 
and if we did not “quaff the foaming beaker” 
we did ample justice to the ice-cream sent us by 
an unknown friend from the Fair-room. Our 
“ imposing stone ” was the festive board for this 
occasion, and around it were gathered the editors, 
senior and junior, the publisher, four compos¬ 
itors, and one pressman—in all a goodlie com- 
panie. 

The time flew rapidly and pleasantly, and 
after our heartiest good wishes for our beloved 
country, and many thanks to the generous un¬ 
known, we closed our office for the rest of the 
day ; and thus ended our celebration. 

On our way up the Avenue we were nearly 
suffocated by the clouds of dust, and the rapidly 
moving whirlwinds were, to our eyes, full of evil 
portent, 































$1)C Orphans’ ^boocate 


The bright promise given in the morning of a 
beautiful day was soon broken, and about 4 P. 
M. the rain fell in torrents. In an hour there¬ 
after the sun came out brightly and no trace was 
left of the sudden storm, save the moist appear¬ 
ance of the streets and a lingering fear in our 
hearts of some damage to the articles in the 
Fair-room. 

We entered the room after the gas had been 
lit and found but trifling inconvenience resulting 
from the rain. 

A new feature in the room is the splendid prize 
bat and ball for the Base Ball Club receiving the 
highest number of votes. The bat is of rose¬ 
wood, tipped for two inches on each end with 
silver, and having a silver plate on which can be 
engraved the name of the successful club. The 
ball is of silver and weighs two ounces. The 
very affable lady in charge of the bat and ball, 
(they are at the National Table,) will give all the 
information necessary to our base ball friends. 
The votes closed last night, viz : Union B. B. 
Club, 57 ; Potomac, 4 ; National, 2. 

At the Independent Table is a new.game, called 
“Aunt Sally,” which is rather ponderous, but 
will improve on acquaintance. It is worth seeing. 

We are sorry to chronicle the loss of a leather 
bag containing a sum of money belonging to the 
lady having the sale of the Advocate in charge. 
See advertisement in another column. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 428; Sherman, 386; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 58; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 596; Meade, 9; scattering, 19. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 888; 
Doolittle, 820; Poland, 148; Trumbull, 125; 
Cowan,21;*Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
16 ; Fessenden, 13; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 18; 
Wade, 6; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1; 
Yates, 2. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 144; G.C.Smith, 163; 
Whaley, 92; Morrill, 37; Banks, 15; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 49. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell, 29; Maj. 
Hall, 11; J. B. Hutchinson, 5; Capt. Olmstead, 7; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 6; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J. Lewis, 19; Com. 
Radford, 28 ; Admiral Dahlgren, 3 ; Admiral 
Smith, 4; W. W. Burdett, 5; Beau Hickman, 2. 

The vote.on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 333; Grant, 84; Johnson, 103; Stanton, 
51; Chase,25; Colfax, 62; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 42. 

The vote on the ball and bat to be presented to 
the base ball club receiving the highest number 
of votes closed as follows: Union, 48; Potomac, 
4; National, 2; Wide Awake, 2. 

The vote on the silver pitcher to be presented 
to the public officer receiving the highest number ; 
of votes closed as follows: Johnson, 32; Stevens, 
120; Fessenden, 4; McCulloch, 4; John A. Dix, 
1; Green Clay Smith, 5. 


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PRIZES DRAWN. 

Independent Table—Album, containing pho¬ 
tographs and autographs of the United States 
Senators, won by A. J. Chichester. Box of toilet j 
soap, won by A. N. Corss. 

Hon. D. W. Voorhees is requested to call at 
the Independent Table and receive a Marble Card 
Receiver, won by him some days since. 

Michigan Table—Pair of Parian vases, won 
by Miss Alice Barton. 

Maine Table—Ice pitcher, drawn by Mr. D. 
C. Calby. The gold watch, valued at $150, was 
drawn by Hon. Mr. Sawyer, M. C., from Wis¬ 
consin. 

New York Table—Sofa cushion, drawn by 
H. P. Thompson; Landscape painting^by Mr. 
Phipps; The Tribute Book, by Mr. Tallman. 
The winners of the above prizes are requested to 
appear and claim goods. 

Mr. May, of the Navy Yard, who won the 
splendid Egg Stand at the District of Columbia 
Table, is requested to call fqr his prize. • 

National Table—Wax Cross and Flowers, 
won by Mr. N. M. Dyer, of the Navy Depart¬ 
ment. 

Kentucky Table—Book-mark, won by Col¬ 
onel George F. Hart. 

Military Table—The splendid Diamond Pin 
at this table was raffled yesterday at 2| P. M., 
and won by Major Alberger. The same gentle¬ 
man was also fortunate enough to win the Jewel 
Box at this table, which was raffled ns above. 

Pennsylvania Table—Music Portfolio, won by 
Mr. Blake. Small Needle Book, made of leather 
tanned by General Grant in I860, won by Major 
Morse. 

Massachusetts Table—Case of Birds, won by 
by Mr. P. McGuire, Tenth street wharf. 


DONATIONS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSlONS, AND ARREARS PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 90|, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY, 
PRIVATE HORSES, &C., lost in service, 

PRIZE MONEY, 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, • 

To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 

rjpHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 

INTELLIGENCER BUILDING. 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice 5 ’ is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


J^NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigol, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield,and many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


Floral Temple—Several handsome bouquets 
from Mr. Spence, 14th anti G streets. 

Many beautiful flowers from Mr. Smith of the 
Botanical gardens. 

New York Table—The ladies gratefully ac¬ 
knowledge the receipt of a box of perfumery and 
fancy articles from Hastings, Potter &. Co., 100 
Chambers street, New York, valued at $14. 

Independent Table—From McConnell & Her- j 
bert, 7th street opposite Post Office, a new game 
called Aunt Sally. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, of the National Table, ac- ij 
knowledges the receipt of a box of fancy goods, j 
a generous gift from Miss Kate E. Holland, of 
Baltimore, Md. 

The ladies of the District of Columbia Table 
yesterday received from Mrs. Abraham Lincoln 
a cane, which was presented to President Andrew j 
Jackson on the occasion of his veto of the United 
States Bank bill. The cane is a ponderous arti- I 
cle, made of hickory, with a solid silver head, j 
It is to be presented to the member of Congress j 
receiving the highest number of votes, and the 
raffle commenced last evening. 

Mrs. Lincoln also donates a music book, with 
! covers worked in worsted, and containing many 
! beautiful airs, some of which were dedicated to ' 
our late lamented President. 

The ladies also acknowledge the receipt of a 
{ donation of $44, through Mrs. Ross, from several 
i gentlemen and ladies of this city. 


T 


HE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 


• F HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 


Cash assets now about $700,000. 


from any cause. 


JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. If Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


■gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D *t. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of tiie net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. • 

C. W. BOUCK, Pres’t. 

A. D. POLIIEMUS, Scc’y. 

Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


) R. H. E. WOODBURY, 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 
Office No. 470 Twelfth street, near F. 
Office hours, 8 to 10 a. in.; 3 to 5 p m. 


D aniel waldron, m. d., 

HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 
Has removed to No. 15 Indiana avenue. 
Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. in. 


JOHN D. HAMMACK, 

J (Above Willard’s) 

HAMMACK’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segara always on hand. 















































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

% 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 
VOUCHERS. 


JjHRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
|£jpONE MILLION DOLLARS, 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 

( JJITTENIIOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 
EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
. Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON, Cashier. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. John T. Burch. 

jgROPHY & BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON. 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

• 

0 AK HALL -_ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS <fc CO., 

MERCHANT TAILORS 

and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS <fc CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D, 


A. COFLIN & CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


I3P* * Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. *^3 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table dc haute from liH to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. §9, 000,000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1,000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co-- Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co..Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

North American Ins. Co..... Assets over.. 700,000 00 

. J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 

Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

JCE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late FusbcII’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON <fc CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet, 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

I 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK <fc CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books,. Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9 th and 10 th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress 
under the name of the “President and Directors of 
GQNZAGA COLLEGE.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERjNJS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks.$15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S. J., President. 

M TAYLOR & CO., . 

• Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and>8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

|JARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 

F or rent, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 

M T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparence* 
painted ancLornamentud 





















































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


F 


OR THE LADIES. 


S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., Se c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 


C. J. Bogan. 


W. B. Wylie. 


B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

JOS. J. MAY Se CO., 

fJ Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. . 

W M. R. RILEY & BRO.. 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

jt^^One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

0 ) • Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I iuvite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

g^^All articles warranted to prove as represented. 

W W. BURDETTE, 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

INITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &.C. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only ^Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stampiug Com¬ 
pany. No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


r R. FOLEY, 

*1 . Whc 


E. 


H. Se H. I. GREGORY, 




7EBB & BEVERIDGE, 


R 


A. HILL & CO., 

Plumber & Gastitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 


CEATON HOUSE, 

O Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmcs, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


'holesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, I). C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

JOHN OGDEN, 

fj Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &.C., No. 519'Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles, &c.. No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington, D. C. 

? WHEELER & SON. 

Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana .avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


A lex. r. shepherd & bros.. 

Successors to J. W. Thompson Se Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Stf am Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 


Late Chas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hall. Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 


W D. SHEPHERD, 

# Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, See., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. Se O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
and-a-lialf aud Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne, Bookseller aud Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every now book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery. See. 

B lanchard & mohun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. __ 

M CKNEW Se BELL, • 

Successors to Murray Se Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, aud Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half aud Sixth 
streets. 

OAMUEL TILSTON, 

O Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

pue q;naAog jo aonioo ‘69o pun apjsaioqAY ‘saonbpi 

/ ‘OZ P aB ‘ saa IAY ‘sarjoooj'o ^uaiuji ‘sboj, duij 
0./O 3HXATCS V 030 

HARBOUR Se HAMILTON, 

D Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman Se Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions, and Clark’s unrivShed Yeast Cakes. 

T RUS^fcLL BARR, 

i Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


N 


W. BURCIIELL, 

i Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

JTAT* SEVENTH STREET. CAU 

S. Ileilbrun Se Bro., Boots and Shoes of «JUO 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT Se CO., 

Piano-forte Warerooms and Miisic Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Piauos aud Mason Se Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, See. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

Jj. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

F LANNERY BROTHERS, 

Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth aud Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B II. STINEMETZ, 

« Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, See. 
f^pTrices on the decline. 

W ALL, STEPHENS Se CO., 

First-class Clothing for Men aud Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
W ashington City. _ 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

eJ Hatter aud Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes. Umbrellas, 
&.C., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

G eorge w. cociiran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fine Havana Cigars, 
&c., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

C. WILLARD’S 

i Ebbitt House, comer of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


C 


IJU1E NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions’ for the New Seven- 
Thirty Notes and the Ten-Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


jJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials^ in the 
way ol Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER Se BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 


1 EWIS JOHNSON Se CO., 

Li Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills bought and sold . 

ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

D J. STEER, -; 

I . Agent for the Wheeler Se Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. Tin y 
make the “Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

W E. BROWN, ‘ " 

H. Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 

kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. White aud Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly on 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon. 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 

U EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
Agency, fronting the U. S. Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attenefcd to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office 
J. FRANKLIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 
OTEVENS’. HATTERS, 

U And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av-., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 


F IRE INSURANCE, 

Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N.Y. 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. j. m. Latta 

T7 ILBOURN Se LATTA, 

IV Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 

THE BEST SODA WATER 

L With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Third street. J. S. JONES. 

T B. OLCOTT Se SON 

t) » Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good aud careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables, 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms* 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes, No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTHELF & BEIIREND, 

VT Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery, See., No. 389 Seventh 
street, between II aud I streets,* Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

"TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

fl Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies. Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, See., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 



























































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


jgRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 


■gRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


G 


RAND NATIONAL CONCERT 


For the benefit of the 


Has a superior corp3 ©f teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D; WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 
“ rapidly decaying” and “others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call., southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

# Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

J OHN R. ELVANS &. CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth stffeet. 

T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania, avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 

H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 

M IC. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

TjtREDERlUK IIUGLE, 

JD Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. * 


B ARROW & CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventli street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

rnilE VERY LATEST NOVELTY! 

± What 25 cents and $1 00 will do sit 510 7th street, is 
really, astonishing only to those who would eradicate the 
glorious old saying that “ the nimble sixpence is better 
than the slow shilling.” To all others Bellow’s plan is 
plain and legitimate. He is determined to live and let 
live. Call and suit yourselves, at P. J. Bellew & Co’s 
novelty gift sales, 510 Seventh street, three doors south of 
Odd Fellow’s Hall. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. • 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors soutli of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D LTBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street.* This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq¬ 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


B UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, 1). C. 


NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

(fr^-No one visiting the city* should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 

jyjUNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agems for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

IJIHE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 


OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 

agen'it 

DIRECTORS. • 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. VVM. B. TODD. 

TIIOS. FERAN. TIIOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN HITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 
On all the principal points North and South. 


JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
coutitry. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

. C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that, for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


I BREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASIi- 
; ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,0U0 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 


T SIEGEL, 

u • Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington,D. C., 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2,186C. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 
the Soldiers and Sailois National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers aud Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BBsAWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5,000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M aud N. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete.. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring.. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings) # .;. 1,000 

1 Grand Piano,’(Steinway’s). 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. -1,000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6,000 
75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each.... 2,500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4, 000 

20 Sewing Machiues, $75 each. 1,.5UU 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1, 500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each.!.;. 27,000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14, 000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 


Total.1. 250,000 


The awards will be ade after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, Col. Chas. E. Cafehart, 
Major M. H. Ai.berger, William S. Morse. 

'Treasurer. —J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ aud Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio ; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John II. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y.; Gen. James 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; lion. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
111. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming. M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. II. 
Lnfiiu, M. C., N. Y.; lion. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnei r M. C.. Iowa ; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 




































































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“AVitli Malice towards None; witli Cliarlty for All.” 

VOL. I. WASHINGTON, E>. C., JULY 6 1866. No. 22 


For tlie Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE FLORAL TEMPLE. 

AN INVOCATION—BY D. DE WARRDENAU. 

• 

Emblems are mine for stricken swain or maiden, 
Lent for a moment ere they fade away ; 

Idyls I weave with pleasant perfume laden; 
Zealous I cull the treasures of to-day. 

Acacia roses, friends none may dissever; 

Bay-leaf, which never changes but in death ; 
Eglantine blooms, which wound yet heal us ever; 
Thyme, whence the hours flit by with perfumed 
breath. 

Hate ye the world’s loud turmoil? hasten hither! 

Here in these petals lurks a healing balm; 

Only be sure and seek it ere they wither, 

Where’er they bloom they breathe a holy calm. 

Around me Flora’s treasures sweetly blowing, 
Radiant yet modest, woo each careless eye. 

Deem me not bolder if I bid you buy. 
Washington, I?. C. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate. ] 

THE CHILD’S QUESTION. 

FROM THE GERMAN. 

“ Is it only in heaven that angels dwell ?” 

How soft and clear the accents fell. 

No; angels on carllr we always find, 

AVherever the hearts are true and kind ; 

And do, as our heavenly Father taught, 

Towards poor and friendless as we ought. 

Wlio’d be an angel in heavenly home, 

An ange! on earth should first become. L. 

Washington, July 2,1886. 


FA IK GOSSIP. 

Having arranged our table, we are waiting for 
visitors, and in the meantime make use of our 
pencil for hasty gossip with those whom we have 
come to know as friends and patrons. Many a 
face, strange to us at first, we welcome now, 
beaming with charity and good will; and it is a 
subject of congratulation—the universality of 
kind feeling which has characterized the progress 
of our Fair. 

We honor human nature. All that is generous 
and lofty in a manly character, and whatever is 
self-sacrificing and devoted in woman,claims our 
tribute of praise. On this national day, as we 
gather around the altar of a common charity— 
bring each your gift—for know it is no marble 
tribute, but a living monument we rear to the 
memory of our fallen heroes, and its influence 
must live in the future of our country. 

One year ago, to-day, we were in Richmond. 
We recall our visit with indescribable emotions. 
No manifestations marked the return of this 
day—the people had not rallied from defeat. 
We felt that we were not in sympathy with them, 
but we looked forward in anticipation of a spirit 
of lofty magnanimity which should lift them 
from the despondency of failure and despair, and 
win them back to their former allegiance. Another 
year has passed ! 

“God’s ways seem dark, but soon or late, 

They touch the shining hills of day.” 

Return we to our table. Yesterday we were 
in receiptof a donation from Mr.W. B. Entwisle, 


. Druggist, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 
Twelfth street, for which we return our thanks. 
Flowers are rare—we have missed them from our 
i table for several evenings, but now we invite all 
lovers of dainty perfume to the concentrated es¬ 
sence of sweetness—Heliotrope,Rose Geranium, 
i and Violet of the woods. 

For the fresh appearance of our table last even¬ 
ing, we were indebted to Mr. J. F. Coyle, editor 
of the Intelligencer, for a donation of printing 
paper—without the ink sheddings! Under any 
other circumstances, we should prefer the ready 
made columns— this, however, is a donation—we 
I might take that or “exchange,” even now. 

Among the visitors at our table last evening' 
we were happy to see Hon. E. PI. Rollins, of 
New Hampshire, and hope we may have the 
pleasure of chronicling his name among our list 
I of prize drawers the present week. 

But where are our customers? We are scrib¬ 
bling on undisturbed, and monopolizing more 
than our share of the Advocate we fear. It is so 
pleasant to be writing leisurely—there’s danger 
of being prolix perhaps. We always endeavor 
to write on matters of general interest, but what 
wonder if sometimes we venture an idea. 

Those interested in our ice pitcher will be glad 
to hear we have this morning received one from 
the manufacturer—Medallion pattern, and much 
finer than the one donated to the “Orphan’s 
Home,” in which chances have been sold. 

Now we have an episode! a little rain—nothing 
new. We endeavor to find a dry spot, but our 
manuscript is getting moist in spite of our efforts, 
and perhaps we had better delay writing for the 
present. * * * * * 

A rainy night! Dull prospect, but we are hope¬ 
ful, having had one raffle at our table already. 
The silver cake basket was drawn by Miss M. 
B. Moore, one of the young ladies in attendance— 
a fitting reward for her unwearying constancy in 
a good cause. 

We acknowledge a donation personally, from 
the Massachusetts Table—a box of pens 1 What 
could have been more acceptable—but then, some 
one has overturned our inkstand,so what use for 
| pens; in this state of affairs we would resume 
our pencil—it has disappeared, but near by is our 
poet contributor, D. De Warrdenau, who offers 
to supply the deficiency. We accept the pencil 
so graciously proffered, but should our gossip 
run into rhyme, will he be responsible for what 
we say? 

. Some oife is reading the Declaration of Inde¬ 
pendence—but we are interrupted—and leave for 
a walk through the hall. 

Our last item is acknowledgment of a bouquet 
from Senator Sprague—the most beautiful we 
have yet received—what a pity it will fade 1—and 
why has not every one in the Fair begged to 
purchase it. How unapprepiative. 

“ Oil, we have seen stern eyelids wet 
By a small sprig of mignonette, 

The favorite flower of one foregone.” 

After the Fair, July 4. W. W. 


GEMS. 

You’ve seen the lightning’s flash at night 
Play brightly o’er a cloudy pile; 

The moonshine tremble on the height, 

When winter glances cold and bright;— 

And like that flash, and like that light, 

Is sorrow’s vain and heartless smile. 

[J. G. Whittier. 

1 And in the poorest life’s salt cup 
Some rare wine runs, and Hope builds up 
I-Ier rainbow over Memory’s tears. 

[Gerald Massey. 

He who has most of heart, knows most of sorrow. 

[Bailey. 

Dearly bought the hidden treasure, 

Finer feelings can bestow; 

Hearts that vibrate sweetest pleasure, 
Thrill the deepest notes of woe. 

“ When my eyes shall be turned to behold for 
the last time the sun in the heavens, may I not 
see him shining on the broken and dishonored 
fragments of a once glorious Union; on States 
severed, discordant, belligerent; on a land rent 
with civil feuds, or drenched, it may be, in fra¬ 
ternal blood. Let their last feeble and lingering 
glance rather behold the gorgeous ensign of the 
republic, now known and honored throughout 
the earth, still full high advanced. Its arms and 
trophies streaming in their original lustre, not a 
stripe erased or polluted, nor a single star ob¬ 
scured, bearing for its motto no such miserable 
interrogatory as, What is all this worth? nor 
those other words of delusion and folly—Liberty 
first and Union afterwards;—but everywhere, 
spread all over in characters of living light, blaz¬ 
ing on all its ample folds as they float over the 
sea, and over the land, and in every wind under 
the whole heavens that other sentiment, dear to 
every true American heart, Liberty and Union, 
now and forever, one and inseparable.” 

[Daniel Webster. 


-There is an old story told of the people of 

Cornwall in the lastcentury. A ship was wrecked 
upon the Cornish coast, and it happened that the 
only one of the crew saved alive was a monkey. 
Jocko was taken to a fire, dried and warmed, and 
thereupon strictly interrogated as to his nativity, 
where the ship belonged, whither she was bound, 
&c. He made such answers as he could, which 
his questioners vainly tried to understand. No 
one in that region had ever seen a monkey; they 
took his chattering and grimaces to be some for¬ 
eign lingo; and finally it was determined to have 
him regularly examined and his case decided on 
by a jury. Jocko was once more rigidly ques¬ 
tioned by a magistrate, in presence of the jury ; 
he made answer, as before, in a tongue none of 
the natives understood. Thereupon, tied hand 
and foot, he was locked up in the jail, while the 
jury deliberated upon his case. It did not need 
a long time for the twelve wise men to agree 
upon a verdict; they declared, “ He is a French¬ 
man and a Papist—hang him.” And accordingly 
Jocko was hanged. 


-God rules in the market, as he does on 

the mountain; he has provided eternal laws for 
society, as he has for the stars or the seas; and 
it is just as impossible to escape him or his ways 
in Wall street, or State street, as it is anywhere 
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For the Orphans’ Advocate.J 

THOUGHTS FROM MY DIARY. 

ON RECEIVING A BEAUTIFUL SHELL, WITH A PROSE 

poem: “the enchanted sea.” 

My beautiful fairy shell! I gaze on its delicate 
hues, and listen to its enchanting tones, and ex¬ 
claim in the language of the Naiad, “0, how 
lovely, lovely!” 

Many a time have I heard the soft shell 
music of the deep, but never murmured it such 
melody for me as it has since bathing its pearl 
and pinken breastin this “Enchanted Sea.” And 
never more can it be to me a voiceless thing; but 
like the Nautilus, ’twill stretch out its tiny sails, 
and bring me freightage richer than ever floated 
from India’s shore. In the autumn will be borne 
me from southern hills and western skies, a cargo 
of “splintered rainbows.” In the winter a set 
of diamonds more brilliant than earth’s jewelflrs 
can ever furnish. In the spring I shall receive 
a barque laden with nothing but buds; and the 
rose, the lily and the violet will spring up around 
my door, and, perhaps, once more I shall be 
happy. And when the summer, the beautiful 
summer shall come, a mantle, cool as the forest 
umbrage and green as its robes, will come to me 
in this little shell; while in the spring, in the 
summer, in the autumn and the winter, the music 
it shall give me will be sweet under tones of all the 
songs which Memory and Hope so oft have sung 
together—all of tenderness, and beauty, and life, 
and love which was or is, or may be hidden in 
the future. 

» # * * * * 
FRIENDSHIP. 

“And what is Friendship but a name, 

A charm that lulls to sleep; 

A shade that follows wealth and fame 
But leaves the wretch to weep.” 

Can it be that this is so? “ Friend ” is to me 
one of the most cherished words our language 
bears. Never since the time when I wandered, 
a lonely little orphan girl, amid the wilds of Ken¬ 
tucky, catching with eagerness at the slightest 
breathing of affection, and returning it an hun¬ 
dred fold, have I, by voluntary act of mine, 
slighted the blest claims of friendship. I have 
found it the rarest and richest flower nourished 
on earth’s broad breast, and of more than Kohi- 
noor value; too rich and rare to be idly plucked 
up and cast away. 

It is true that we often trust and are deceived; 
but oh still let me trust, else let me die? A mis¬ 
anthrope? oh, no! 

“By all 

That makes life poetry and beauty, no! * * 

If truth and fervor and devotedness, 

Finding no worthy altar, must return 

And die of their own fullness,”— 

life were dark indeed. Without this trust the 
whole poetry of being would fall, and nevermore 
could the soul build its “ bowers of joy ” in the 
apparent, and lie down to rest in a drapery of 
dreams. 

Our rest would be upon hard granite, the jag¬ 
ged edges of which would lacerate the heart and 
drain its very life-blood. If friendship is only a 
dream, let me still believe it real. If I am de¬ 
ceived, let me still remain happy in my igno¬ 
rance. 

Mary E. Nealy. 

The eloquence of rhetoric is fluency; but that 
of deep feeling is silence. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

THE BEAUTIES OF NATURE- 

What an infinite source of beauty there is all 
around us! Turn where we may, we see some¬ 
thing to call forth our admiration and delight, 
from the tiny plsntjust springing into existence, 
to the grand old forest tree over whose head cen¬ 
turies have passed ;^from the little rivulet, slowly 
trickling down the mountains, to the roaring 
cataract or the mighty ocean; from the solemn 
darkness of the midnight hour, to the bright ra¬ 
diance of noon-day; everything is teeming with 
beauty and gladness. Nature bestows, with a 
lavish hand, her gifts of loveliness upon map. 

Then, too, what variety there is in these works 
of nature; they never tire us with sameness. Take 
for instance, a sunset scene; although we may 
behold it day after day, do we ever weary of the 
sight? Does frequent repetition divest it of one 
of its beauties? No; for though the same, it is 
always different, and each time we gaze upon it, 
it seems to possess new and increased attractions. 
So it is with the seasons: every one seems to be 
more beautiful than the one preceding, and each 
too comes clothed with its own peculiar charms. 
In Spring the trees begin to don their robe of 
gVeen; the grass and flowers spring up, and all 
nature awakes refreshed from its long repose 
during the winter. In Summer the grain attains 
its full growth, fruits ripen, and the vegetable 
kingdom acquires its full perfections. The Au¬ 
tumn comes and the leaves begin to change their 
color, and who has not admired the beautiful 
autumnal tints on trees and plants? Winter 
strips them of their foilage, but gently spreads 
over them his snowy coverlet to keep them warm 
until Spring. He hangs icicles on every bough 
through which the sun sends his glittering beams. 
He covers the lakes and rivers with a burnished 
armor, and for every charm of which he robs na¬ 
ture, he substitutes another not less beautiful. 

“Even then how fair and lovely, 

Doth nature ever seem? 

Though all of earth most plainly tells, 

The Frost King reigns supreme.” 

No works of art can equal those of nature. 
We often see beautiful statuary, paintings, and 
works of architecture, but what are they com¬ 
pared with rural scenes? What, indeed, are the 
master-pieces of art compared with nature’s sim-* 
plest works? They possess beauty of a high 
order, and attest the genius and power of man, 
yet are surpassed by the wayside flower, unper- 
.ceived, yet exhaling fragrance and beauty upon 
all around. 

Strange as it may seem, though living with the 
beautiful all around and above us, there are some 
who perceive none of it. Some who go through 
the world blind-folded, seeing nothing of this 
grand display ever before them. These deprive 
themselves of some of the purest enjoyments this 
earth can bestow. God would not have placed 
man in such a world of loveliness had he not in¬ 
tended him to enjoy them; it is his. duty then to 
to cultivate this love of the beautiful; it will tend 
to refine his feelings, and elevate his thoughts, 
make him less gross and sensual, and develop the 
purer instincts of his nature within him. These 
glorious manifestations of nature are not only 
seen and felt, but they come to us invested with 
the power of language. 

Nature is but another name for God, and these, 
his works, speak to us unmistakably, they tell 


us of His wisdom and power. Naught but an in¬ 
finite mind could have contrived,and an omnipo¬ 
tent hand executed one of the leastof His works; 
they tell us too of His love. Could aught but 
love be the author of such great and varied love¬ 
liness? They speak, too, of something more, 
they seem to tell us of another land, compared 
with which the beauties of this earth are as noth- 

i' S' 

“For if this world seems beautiful 
To sinful mortals given, 

0, what must be the beauty, 

Of that better world called Heaven.” 

Washington, July 2, 1866. M. I. M. 

Correspondence. 

Jersey City, June 27, 1866. 

Mi Dear Mrs. Carlisle: It affords me much 
pleasure to be able to aid in our great and good 
cause; although I have not accomplished all I 
have desired, still it is gratifying to me, with all 
my complicated cares, to send a small list of do¬ 
nations I have received from some kind-hearted 
friends “ who never turn me away empty,” not 
“hiding their talent in a napkin,” but putting it 
out at usury, confident that in due time it will be 
returned with interest. 

As for yourself and those untiring ladies en¬ 
gaged with you in our great national enterprise, 
I think your names should be written in letters 
of gold on a tablet as enduring as the record of 
our nation’s sorrows and patriotic strife. 

The following are the names of the friends 
who have subscribed at my solicitation: 

Frederick Betts, esq., cash, $50. 

J. Alofson, esq., cash, $25. 

David Taylor, esq., box perfumed soap. 

J. Rutson Schuyler, esq., fancy goods, $50. 

Abraham Hooley, esq., $25. 

Could I have more time, my dear friend, and 
my health were better I could do much. 

With kind love, ever your friend, and may 
God bless your cause, 

Anne Rouse. 

[Not alone this national enterprise, but similar 
ones in her own State and elsewhere are indebted 
to Mrs. Rouse, her excellent husband, and their 
friends. Many a weary returning soldier will 
recall with pleasure the gifts of patriotic affection 
received at her hands, and think himself proud 
to fight or die for a people thus thoughtfully 
grateful.] 

-A sprightly young belle, who was an ad¬ 
mirer of poetry, would often tease her beau to 
write verses for her, as he had made some ac¬ 
quaintance with the Muses. One day, becoming 
quite importunate, she would take no denial. 
“Come, pray, now do write some poetry for 
me—won’t you? I’ll help you out. I’ll furnish 
you with rhymes, if you will make lines for 
them. Here, now—‘please,’ ‘tease,’ ‘moan,’ 
‘bone.’” He at length good-humoredly com¬ 
plied, and filled up the measure as follows:— 

To a form that is faultless, a face which must—please, 

Is added a restless desire just to—tease; 

Oh, how my hard fate I should ever be—moan, 

Could 1 but believe she’d be bone of my—bone ! 

-People that make puns are like wanton 

boys that put coppers on the railroad tracks. 
They amuse themselves and other children, but 
their little trick may upset a freight train of con¬ 
versation for the sake of a battered witticism. 


-Some margin every life must have around 

this everlasting sameness of the dull page of ne¬ 
cessity—some opening into the free infinite of 
joy or careless ideality, or the very life-springs 
dry up. 

























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_Jfair girutcrg. 

EAST SIDE. 

MAINE TABLE. 

Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Talbot in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

INDEPENDENT TABLES. 

Mrs. Kearon and Miss Plant in charge—Set of 
silver, marble vases, fancy articles, and refresh¬ 
ments. 

PENNSYLVANIA TABLES. 

Fancy Table—Mrs. D. C. Forney, Mrs. A. 
M. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Morehead, Miss Baldwin, 
Miss Moorehead. 

RefreshmentTable—Mrs. J. Macfarland, Miss 
Mattie B. Beach, Miss Kate Sutton. 

RHODE ISLAND TABLE. 

Mrs. Bigelow and Miss Woodbury in charge— 
Fancy articles and refreshments. 

MASSACHUSETTS TABLE. 

Mrs. Tilton and daughters, and Mrs. Combs 
in charge—Fancy articles and Maynard rifle. 

MILITARY TABLE. 

Under Mr. Parkinson—Military goods exclu¬ 
sively. 


NORTH SIDE. 

Exhibition of Skating Pond by Mrs. D. M. 
Kessinger and Mr. Graves. 

The Andersonville relics in charge of Miss 
Clara Barton. 

SUPPER ROOM. 

Mrs. J. C. Lewis, Mrs. Angus, and Mrs. Reu¬ 
ben Clark in charge. 


WEST SIDE. 

VERMONT TABLE. 

Miss F. W. Hall, Mrs. Frederick Hall, Miss 
Mac Leod, and Miss Bascom of Vermont— 
Fancy articles. 

MICHIGAN TABLE. 

Mrs. McNair, the Misses Arnold, the Misses 
Barton, Mrs. Burchett, and Mrs. Covington— 
Fancy articles. 

district op Columbia, (two tables.) 

Fancy articles—In charge of Mrs. Wm. B. 
Todd and Mrs. David A Hall. 

Confectionery—Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

NATIONAL TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Miss C. Taylor, Miss 
Mollie A. S. Connell—Fancy articles. 

KENTUCKY TABLE. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Mrs. F. C. Snead, Miss 
V. Eastman—Confectionery. 

NEW YORK TABLE. 

Mrs. C. V. Morris, the Misses Harris, and 
the Misses Foote, Mrs. Rolfe, and Mrs. Odell— 
Fancy articles. 

OFFICE OF GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. 

Major Hall, Colonel Capehart, Major Alber- 
ger, and William S. Morse. 

representative’s cane. 

Mrs. Major Alberger in charge. 

OFFICE OF “ orphans’ advocate.” 

In charge of Mrs. Glenn and Mrs. Naylor. 


CENTRE. 

SWORD FOR FAVORITE GENERAL. 

Mrs. 0. D. Barrett in charge. Henry rifle, to 
be raffled, in charge of Mr. James Conway. 

SODA WATER FOUNTAIN. 

Mr. Dake. 

FLORAL TEMPLE. 

Miss Howard, assisted by Miss Howe, Miss 
Hall, Miss Lindsay, and Miss Stevens. 

MUSIC STAND. 

Miss Carrie Todd and Miss Maggie France— 
Music, books, and oil paintings. 
refreshment stand, (part of the New York 
table.) 

Mrs. Colonel Potter and Mrs. Colonel Lee in 
charge. 

Jacob’s well. 

Helen R. Kirby, Miss Moore, Miss Angus 
Miss Magrew. 

FOUNTAIN FISH PONDS. 

Mrs. Edward G. Day and Miss V. Morris. 


The Archangel’s Trump. 

A good story in Paris is told at the expense of 
a very handsome and rich widow of most exem¬ 
plary character, who has a small and elegant re¬ 
treat at Versailles, in addition to her town resi¬ 
dence. At this pretty rurality she was passing 
a week at the close of the autumn, having for her 
guest a lad in his teens, who was a distant rela¬ 
tive, and who was thus passing his vacation from 
school. Madam’s housekeeper and cook was a 
respectable female, who, however, had an ad¬ 
mirer, a trumpeter, stationed in the barracks near 
by, and the stolen pleasure of whom was to come 
in and dine stealthily on the remainder dishes of 
the mistress’ luxuriant table. 

Madam and her boy relative having started 
after dinner for a walk, the trumpeter took ad¬ 
vantage of the absence, but unluckily prolonged 
his meal a few minutes too long. In his hurry 
to conceal himself when taken by surprise, he 
became ensconsed under the bed of the lady of 
the house, thinking to escape while she passed 
the evening in her drawtng-room as usual. 
Madam was tired with her walk, however, and 
proceeded to retire for the night immediately on 
her return. 

The trumpeter, in full uniform, with his brazen 
instrument beside him, was of course in a posi¬ 
tion ot considerable dismay. As he lay rack¬ 
ing his.brain, the door suddenly opened, and in 
walked the schoolboy, who, to the astonishment 
ot the lady, fell on his knees, and made a tumul¬ 
tuous declaration of love! 

“ In the name of heaven,” cried the astonished 
object of his passion, “ rise, and leave the room 
immediately! What would be thought of me if 
you were seen in this indiscreet situation and 
posture! Rise, this moment, and retire!” 

“No!” firmly persisted the academical, “I 
live but to love you! No power on earth shall 
tear me from this spot—no—no—not even if the 
trump of the last day—” 

At this moment the trumpeter, whose lip was 
at the edge of his instrument, blew a blast, into 
which was poured the overwhelming torrent of 
his previous impatience. “ Trrrrr—iatatatata ” 
—a thunder-blast, to which the walls of the little 
cottage trembled to their foundations. 

The room was vacated by dame and lover in a 
trice, and the trumpeter made his escape ; but the 
story got wind, and, without name or place, was 
told all over Paris. 

It was being narrated one evening by a gay 
man, in a small circle, when the narrator re¬ 
marked : “I would have given anything in the 
world to have seen the face of the lady at the 
moment of that trumpet’s sounding.” 

“The face of the boy on his knees was much 
better worth seeing, I assure you!” exclaimed, 
in a tone of pique, a lady among the listeners— 
unguardedly revealing, by this hasty comment, 
that she was, herself, the heroine of the story! 


The Ruling Passion Strong in Death. 

Old Boge was a miserly old fellow, who had 
accumulated great wealth by life-long penurious¬ 
ness. But even misers have to die some time, 
and old Boge was at length called upon to pay 
that debt which all must pay, and which is paid 
as easily by the man who hasn’t gota cent as by 
the possessor of millions. 

Old Boge was sick unto death, finding a par¬ 
tial recompense in his sufferings from the reflec¬ 
tion that if he could not eat anything something 
was being saved. His physician told him that 
his end was rapidly approaching, an'd as he felt 
within himself that he was rapidly approaching 
his end, it was evident to old Boge thet he must 
meet his end very soon. 

“How long have 1 to live ?” asked old Boge, in 
a faint voice. 

“Only half an hour,’’said the physician, taking 
out his watch in a business manner, and added, 
“is there any one you would like to send for—a 
clergyman, for instance?” 

Old Boge mused in a lethargic way for a mo¬ 
ment, then started up as with a sudden thought, 
raised his feeble hand and felt of his emaciated 
chin, upon which two weeks growth of gray and 
stubbled beard had grown, then whispered hur¬ 
riedly—“quick—bring me—bring me—a bar¬ 
ber.” 

The barber came with his kit, and old Boge 
said in a voice that was rapidly growing weaker: 

“ You—charge—ten cents—to—shave—live— 
men?” 

“Yes, that is our price,” replied the barber. 

“What—you charge—to shave—dead men?” 

“One dollar,” said theharber, wondering what 
he meant. 

“Then—shave—me—quick!” said old Boge, 
nervously eyeing the watch which the doctor 
held in his hand. He was too weak to speak 
further, but the doctor interpreted aright the 
question that was in his eyes. 

“Fifteen minutes,” replied the doctor. 

Old Boge made a feeble motion as with a lather 
brush, and the barber was at his work in a jiffy. 
He performed his task with neatness and dis¬ 
patch, and although the sick man had several 
sinking spells of an alarming nature, yet he bore 
up to the end. When the last stroke of the razor 
was given, old Boge whispered in tones of satis¬ 
faction : “That’ll do—ninety—cents—saved!” 
and immediately expired. 


-Do you recollect that charming picture 

of “ Coming of Age in the Olden Time?” A 
young man standing on his ancestral steps in the 
full bloom of twenty-one, being welcomed by old 
retainers, by villagers, by all sorts of people with 
joyful acclammations. Why isn’t this custom 
kept up? I came of age the other day. I had 
no ancestral steps to stand upon, but on my stair¬ 
case I was received by my tailor, bootmaker, 
shoemaker, and a deputation from all sorts of 
tradesmen whom I had patronized,congratulating 
themselves upon my accession to responsibility. 
And this, my dear sir, is “ Coming of Age in the 
Modern Time.” I am yours, ever, Minucius 
Felix.— Punch. 

A Rough Guess. —Sir Walter Scott told the 
story of a placid minister near Dundeea, who, in 
preaching on Jonah, said: 

“Ken ye, brethren,what fish it wasthatswal- 
lowed him ? Aiblins ye may think it was a shark; 
nae, nae, my brethren, it was nae shark; oraib- 
lins ye may think it was a saumon; nae, nae, my 
brethren, it was nae saumon; or aiblins ye may 
think it was a dolphin; nae, nae, my brethren it 
was nae dolphin.” 

Here an old woman, thinking to help her pas¬ 
tor out of a dead lift, cried out: 

“Aiblins, sir, it was a dunter,” (the vulgar 
name of a species of whale common on the Scotch 
coast.) 

“Aiblins, madam, ye’re an auld witch fortak- 
ing the word of God outof my mouth,” was the 
reply of the disappointed rhetorician. 

.-Why is the letter U the gayest in the 

alphabet? Because it is always in fun. Yes, but 
why is the most unfortunate in the alphabet? 
Because it is always in trouble and difficulty. 

























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For the Soldiers mid Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should be 
addressed ‘‘ To the Editor of The Orphans’ Advocate, ” 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OFFICIAL. 

COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, Px-esident, 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Cax-lisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mi's. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Attorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Famham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mrs. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal nufnber in the 
District, anil directoi's and membei's of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the number of seven, each fi'om the different 
States and Territories—such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMITTEE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers' and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj.-.T. Ed. Doughty, Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


O. G. Finniu, 

B. P' Cutter, 

L. Fy Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
L. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


Maj. H. A. IIall. 


CHARITY. 

Charity, the sweetest offspring of heav¬ 
enly love, comes to us from a Saviour’s 
bounty, and produces in the human soul a 
fragrance like that of the flowers and beau¬ 
teous blossoms of verdant fields watered by 
the gentle dews of heaven, Its pure spark¬ 
ling tide flows from the fountain of mercy 
that gushed from the Saviour’s side, and 
watering all nations, and giving a new birth 
to the germs of affection throughout the 
earth, refreshes here our otherwise dreary 
abode. The friendless, forsaken, and des¬ 
titute sufferer, on whom the glad sunlight 
of joy never smiled, finds a refuge from 
anguish and toil under many a “ roof-tree” 
which has sprung from the soil laved by 
the broad river of charity; and the poor 
little orphan is fed from the bounteous 
fruits of benevolencp which, with lavish 
profusion, grow in its genial climate. 

Sweet charity has given us many a gen¬ 
tle sister to bend by the side of the wretch 
in the dungeon, and kindly lighten his woe, 
calming the wild ravings of anguish, and 
lulling the worn spirit in darkest hour of 
sorrow. In war and in peace, in hospital 
and in prison, these scatter everywhere a 
rich perfume, before the magic of whose l 


warm current the icy hearts of hero and 
captive melt like snow. 

Charity has adorned all lands with mag¬ 
nificent monuments whose wide extending 
columns and lofty domes expand our hearts 
and lift our thoughts to the skies. It has 
sanctified the widow’s mite, added lustre 
to the kingly diadem, and surrounded the 
heads of its humble votaries with halos 
of everlasting light. It has added giant 
strength to the knightly warrior’s arm, and 
led the houseless wanderer to homes of 
comfort and watchful care. It has crowned 
the snow-clad Alps with a refuge from the 
pitiless storm, and stooped by the road side 
to pour balm upon the wounds of the out¬ 
raged and abandoned wayfarer. It has 
removed mountains from the path of hesita¬ 
ting Faith, and nourished and strengthened 
expiring Hope. It has liberated the cap¬ 
tive, and converted the oppressor; deco¬ 
rated the graves of its martyrs, and hidden 
from view the crimes of the wicked. 

The school, the church, the hospital, th'e 
asylum, are founded and maintained by 
charity—it is their life-spring, their source 
and sustenance; without it they cannot 
exist, with it they prosper and flourish. 

And as with these, so with nations and 
peoples. If without charity, they arc with¬ 
out God—and only barren trees cumbering 
the ground. 

Charity is at work among us—laboring 
to replace the lost—to build up what folly 
pulled down—to provide homes for the 
homeless, and succor and help the father¬ 
less. The laborers, God be praised, are 
many, warm-hearted and generous. Gentle 
woman, with more than masculine energy, 
with that heroic and self-sacrificing devo¬ 
tion which only woman can exhibit, is fore¬ 
most in the work, and stalwart men, who 
were proud to lead in the battle’s fray 
where danger was greatest, are now con¬ 
tent faithfully to follow. 

As we love our neighbor so will God love 
us—as we now discharge our duty to his 
little ones, so will He perfect us in great¬ 
ness and glory. “ If thou wouldst be per¬ 
fect, go sell what thou hast and give to the 
poor.” 

The Old Folks are announced to give a 
concert in the Fair Room to-night. Their 
programme consists of songs of the olden 
time, and we bespeak for them a cordial 
reception. 

Orders will be received by the ladies of 
the Independent Table for complete sets of 
the Advocate, neatly bound in one volume. 

Tiie Fair will close to-morrow evening, 
and on Monday next articles remaining on 
hand will be disposed of at auction. 


WANDERINGS. 

Perhaps most of our readers have noticed ere 
his, the presence of a steam fire engine, nightly, 
at the Fair building, ready to be fired up at a 
moment’s notice, and to this fact we are indebted 
for the feeling of security which, as it were, per¬ 
vades the atmosphere of the Fair. These en¬ 
gines, three in number, belong to the corporation 
fire department, and have been detailed for this 
duty by Chief Engineer John H. Sessford, and 
as an item of interest to our Fair-goers, and of 
credit to the firemen themselves, we cheerfully 
give place to the following list: Union engine, 
No. 1, Foreman William Goddard; Franklin en¬ 
gine, No. 2, Foreman John H. Maddox; and 
Columbia engine, No. 3, Foreman Wm. Lowe. 
Each of these engine companies is on duty two 
nights in each week, from the opening until the 
close of the Fair, and they deserve the warmest 
thanks of our lady managers and attendants. 

We have before us the order of Commissioner 
Rollins,of the Internal Revenue Bureau, exempt¬ 
ing the managers of the National Gift Concert 
from paymentof the Internal Revenue tax usually 
assessed upon such enterprises, as the commis¬ 
sioner was satisfied by the evidence shown him, 
that the proceeds are to be distributed to the 
charitable objects named in the programme. 

The action of Commissioner Rollins amounts, 
we think, to an official endorsement of the bona 
fide character of the affair. 

The office for the sale of tickets is in the south¬ 
west corner of the Fair building, and all infor¬ 
mation upon this subject»will be cheerfully fur¬ 
nished by the gentlemen in charge. 

The Fair was well attended last evening, and 
general interest was manifested in the numerous 
drawings taking place. The crowds around the 
different tables were composed principally of 
those who had some p*cuniary interest in the 
articles being raffled, and the expressions of 
pleasure or disappointment were clearly evident 
upon the faces of the spectators as the results 
affected them. 

At the National Table we were shown two 
magnificent bouquets, from the Presidential Man¬ 
sion, presented by Mrs. Johnson. Th? numer¬ 
ous donations from this lady evince her unceas¬ 
ing interest in the success of the Fair, and will 
cause her name to be remembered with tenderest 
feelings by the little ones in whose regard she is 
so thoughtful. 

We have heretofore spoken in terms of high 
commendation of De Warrdenau’s poem, “The 
Gift,” (originally written for the “Orphans’ Ad¬ 
vocate,”) and at the National Table, were shown 
an extract from the poem, called “The Relic,” 
elegantly written, in very acceptable form by 
Prof. H. C. Spencer, of the National Union Busi¬ 
ness College of this city. This specimen of chi- 
rography is perfectly beautiful and is an appro¬ 
priate setting for such a literary gem. It is on 
exhibition at the Nntional Table, and will be'sold 
for the benefit of the Fair. 

We were pleased to see the ladies at the N. Y. 
Table so busily engaged last evening, and as 
there are many valuable articles remaining, we 
advise their friends and ours, to take the few 
chances left. 

Passing the Massachusetts Table we notice 
the splendiiT engraving “ Christ blessing little 
children,” which is to be presented to the lady 

























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in the Fair room receiving the highest number of 
votes, and a large and elegantly bound Bible, at 
this Table, is to be presented in a similar manner 
to the most popular gentlemen on duty in the 
Fair room. 

It is announced by the committee in charge of 
the senatorial cane that the polls will be finally 
closed on Saturday, the 7th, at 10| o’clock p. m. 
After 9 p. m. on that evening all votes cast must 
be placed in envelopes. At lip. m. the Hon. 
Green Clay Smith will announce the name of the 
successful candidate. It is hoped that the friends 
of Senators by this notice will be advised in. time 
for all necesssry efforts. 

Early in the evening, Prof. McMurray, the 
lightning calculator, gave an exhibition of his 
peculiar abilities, and the audience was enlivened 
by vocal and instrumental music furnished by the 
Mozart Band. 

During the remaining evenings of the Fair’s 
continuance, it would be well, we think, for those 
interested in its success, to attend faithfully,and 
forward by their presence and example the cause 
for which we labor. Every effort should be made 
now—as the Fair is to close so soon—to increase 
its receipts, and it can best be done individually. 
If you have any friends who may not have vis¬ 
ited our Fair, bring them with you—their visit 
will be remembered by them as a pleasant enter- 
tianment and if they shall spend a fewdollars, the 
knowledge that the money is for the worthiest 
object—the welfare of our soldiers and sailors* 
orphans—will amply repay them. 

The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 437; Sherman, 387; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 59Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 596; Meade, 7; scattering, 16. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows : Harris, 888; 
Doolittle, 820; Poland, 148; Trumbull, 125; 
Cowan,21; Sherman, 55; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
16 ; Fessenden, 13; Steward 10; McDougall, 18; 
Wade, 6; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks^ 1; 
Yates, 2. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 144; G.C.Smith, 163; 
Whaley, 92; Morrill, 37; Banks, 15; Holmes, 11; 
scattering, 49. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the IntTepend- 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell, 29; Maj. 
Hall, 11; J. B. Hutchinson, 10; Capt.Olmstead, 7; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 6; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J. C. Lewis, 25; Com. 
Radford, 28 ; Admiral Dahlgren, 3 ; Admiral 
Smith, 4; W. W. Burdett, 5; Beau Hickman, 2; 
James H. Parkinson, 1. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 335; Grant, 86; Johnson, 107; Stanton, 
51; Chase,25; Colfax, 62; Radford, 21; Stevens, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 48. 

The vote on the ball and bat to be presented to 
the base ball club receiving the highest number 
of votes closed as follows: Union, 63; Potomac, 
4; National,2; Wide Awake, 2. 

The vote on the silver pitcher to be presented 
to the public officer receiving the highest number 
of votes closed as follows: Johnson, 34; Stevens, 
125; Fessenden, 5; McCulloch, 4; John A. Dix, 
1; Green Cluy Smith, 7. 


INDEPENDENT EXPRESS OFFICE. 

The following parties having packages address- j! 
ed to them through the Independent Express j 
Office, are requested to pay freight bills on the j| 
same at the Independent Table: 


Hon. Chas. Sumner, 
Hon. Wm. Sprague, 
Hon. Ira Harris, 
Hon. N. P. Banks, 
Hon Jas. Harlan, 

C. Wendell, 

John W. Forney, 
John F. Coyle, 
Asbury Lloyd, 
Thomas Lloyd, 

John Potts, 

Hon. Gideon Welles, 
Hon.J. B.Henderson, 
Hon. L. S. Foster, 
Hon. G. S. Boutwell, 
Hon. Thad. Stevens, 
Hon. J. S. Morrill, 
Hon. H. J.Raymond, 
Hon. A. H. Rice, 
Hon. S. Hooper, 
Hon. H. L. Dawes, 
Hon. John B. Alley, 
Hon. General I 
Hon. M. M. IV 


Hon. Henry Wilson, 
Hon. J. R. Doolittle, 
Hon. R. C. Schenck, 
Hon. Wm. Dennison, 
Hon. Rich. Wallach, 
Sayles J. Bowen, 

Capt. M. M. Moore, 
John F. Ellis, 

John R. Elvans, 

John H. Semmes, 
Joseph H. Bradley, 
Wm. Faxon, 

B. B. French, 

Hon. E. D. Morgan, 
Hon. K. Y. Whaley, 
Green Clay Smith, 
Hon. A. H. Laflin, 
Hon. A. J. Rogers, 
Hon.W. B.Washburn, 
Hon. T. D. Eliot, 
Hon. Oakes Ames, 
Hon. J. B. Baldwin, 

. H. Rosseau, 


These packages are sent only to those gentle¬ 
men who are well known as friends of the or 


phans of our soldiers and sailors. If the parties 
to whom the packages are addressed do not desire 
them, they are requested to return them to the 
Fair, as they can be easily disposed of. 


PRIZES DRAWN. 

The winners of articles raffled at the Fair are 
particularly requested to call at once and claim 
their prizes. 

New York Table—Bust of President Lincoln, 
won by Louise Horner. 

A superb robc-de-chambrc, won by Judge 
Cuppy. 

A copy of the Tribute Book was won by Mr. 
Rolfe. 

The meerschaum pipe, won by Mr. Dole. 

The fine Mexican poncho, presented to the 
New York Table by Senor Romero, was won 
last evening by Mr. T. W. Phipp. 

National Table—Elegant Jewel Case, won by 
W. N. Dorsey. 

Massachusetts Table—Watch-spring skirt, 
drawn by Col. Tufts. 

Silver cake basket, by Col. A. D. Robinson, 
386 C street. 

Elegant bonnet, drawn by S. K. Smith. 

Independent Table—The ring cake was cut 
last evening, and the ring won by Mr. G. M 
Lockwood. 

Cake basket, won by Mr. Willey. 

Wax fruit, won by Mrs. Wade. 

In yesterday’s “Advocate” we had the name 
of the winner of the album as A. J. Chichester; 
it should be A. J. Christy. 

Michigan Table—The baby house was won 
by Col. J. E. Lee, of New York. 

Maine Table—Splendid doll, worth $20, won 
by Miss May F. Bell. 


DONATIONS. 

Maine Table.—From Mrs. Churchill, a beauti¬ 
ful basket of flowers. 

National T.able.—Three really magnificent bou¬ 
quets from Mrs. President Johnson, for which 

the ladies return their warmest thanks. 

“The Relic,” being a selection from De Warr- 
denau’s poem, “The Gift,” beautifully written 
by Professor H. C. Spencer, and presented by 
him to this Table for the benefit of the Fair. 

The ladies of the New York Table acknowledge 
the receipt of a beautiful white silk toilet cushion, 
embroidered in chenille, by Miss Lucy Clark, of 
Buffalo. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS, AND ARREARS PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth sts. 
Post Office Box 904, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY, 
PRIVATE IIORSES, &C., lost in service, 

PRIZE MONEY, 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, 

To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


IJIHE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING. 

Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity by Henry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Table. 

For circulars address— 

IIENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor. 


J£NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 
EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Giant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigul, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, and many others ; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the National Fair. 


T 


HE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 


OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 


Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $700,000. 


JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. 
Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east ol Post Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


•gROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can be paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLIIEMUS, Sec’y. 

Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 

D R. H. E. WOODBURY, 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 

Office No. 470 Twelfth street, near F. 

Office hours, 8 to 10 a. m.; 3 to 5 p. m. 


D aniel waldron, m. d., 

HOMCEOPATH1C PHYSICIAN. 
Has removed to No. 15 Indiana avenue. 
Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. m. 


mllE RIGHT WAY. 

J. Advertisements and subscriptions received, No. 237 
Pennsylvania avenue, Room 5. 

4*OH SEWING MACHINES. 

flp/wU Come and see them, over Steinmotz’s Hat Store, 
237 Pennsylvania avenue. MISS M. A. O’CONNOR. 


































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 

JAY COOKE Sc CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

7-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, ScC., 

And pay the highest prices for 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


John P. Brophy. 


John T. Burch. 


JgROPHY Sc BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 

AND 

BINDERS, 

Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 

Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1; 000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 

J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFTCE, 

492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000, 000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1, 000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, Q00 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM!!! 

SIGSTON Sc CROCKER’S 
(LateFusseirs) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 
VOUCHERS. 


JjHRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
j|r»pONE MILLION DOLLARS.^5 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. 


J^ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER Sc CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms iu New York, 
promptness and despatch iu the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 
AND 

LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the* * 10-40 Bonds—the former bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin, Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON. Cashier. 


GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 
NOBLE D. EARNER, Secretary. 


QAK HALL. _ 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS.& CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. Post Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JOHN R. ELVANS Sc CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 


Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 

1/(31*1X18 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 


D. 


A. COFLIN Sc CO’S 


NATIONAL 


CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, <fcc., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON Sc CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING Sc SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. P. EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD Sc CO. PIANOS. 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

Washington, D. C. 

F street , between 9th and 10 th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress 
under the name of the “President and Directors OF 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

' The College is intended for «lay scholars only, irrespec 
tive of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are Bent to parents and guardians. 


• TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks.$15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Studeut may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S. J., President. 


If TAYLOR Sc CO., 

1VI • Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, % 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 


ARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


^p*Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
i to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, See. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 
Table de haute from 12$ to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


T?OR RENT, 

r Twb Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


M T. PARKER Sc MACNICHOL, 

• House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers, No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparence! 
painted and omamvnttfrl 



































































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


FOR THE LADIES. 

J S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., 6c c. All will be offered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, HoojUSkirts, and notions generally, No. 3*29 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square.) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

JOS. J. MAY & CO., 

fj Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. _ 

tjRM. R. RILEY 6c BRO.. 

? V Extensive Dealersjn Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures. No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

Jjjp^One Price, and that the Lowest. =^3 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


J. 


W. COLLEY, 

Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

All articles warranted to prove as represented. 


W W. BURDETTE. 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting, Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, 6c c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K. Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

TNITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &C. 

I Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and* 
Economy. Dresses, 6cc., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany., No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


W D. SHEPHERD. 

• Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous ahd Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

T17 H. & O. H. MORRISON. 

> \ • Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
ancka-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne. Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books. Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station¬ 
ery, <fec. 

B lanchard & mohun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. _ 

VJCKNEW 6c BELL, 

Successors to Murray &. Semmes. Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

CAMUEL TILSTON, 

t; Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Four-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

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T R. FOLEY, 
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holesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware. Coa’-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington. D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

J OHN OGDEN, * 

Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves. &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 


P H. & H. I. GREGORY, 

U/. Manufacturers of and dealers in Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. &c., No. 321 Pennsylvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks, China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors. Knives and Forks, Spoons, See, ; also, j 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo- ! 
Bite the Post Office, Washington. D. C. 

p WHEELER & SON, | 

Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

fi C. MEADOR. 

Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table j 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, | 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods. Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. 0. 

4 LEX. R. SHEPHERD &~BROS~ 

Successors to J. W. Thompson 6c Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Always a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. 

VTEBB & BEVERIDGE, 

\ > Late Chas. S. Fowler 6c Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods, &c., <tc.. No. 504, Odd 
Fellows’ Hah, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

J^^GoodTde live red promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Oolurabia. 

p A. HILL 6c CO., 

11 • Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 
CEATON HOUSE, 

O Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 
Hotel.) 


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mHE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank Is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Uhirt> Notes and the Ten Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twentv 
Bonds. J 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

SAMUEL FOlVLER, Cashier. 


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B ARBOUR & HAMILTON, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Washington, 

D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines, Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

T RUSSELL BARR, 

rl * Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

YT W. BURCHELL, 

• Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas. Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

Zf\[* SEVENTH STREET. 

JUO S. Heilbrun Sc Bro.. Boots and Shoes of 

all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 

Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

yUTM. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

1 V Piano-forte Warerooras and Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tenth streets, Washing¬ 
ton. D. C. Steinwav’s Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale and retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames. Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, 6cc. Terms cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 

T A. MEINERS, 

Li. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

T7LANNERY BROTHERS, 

L Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth aud Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

-.- ■ ■ - — ■■ — - ■ -i 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

. Haiter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. ] 

gj^^Prices on the decline. 

WALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

m First-class Clothing for Men and Boys, No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 
Wa shington City. _ ! 

TAMES Y. DAVIS. 

f J Hatter and Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes. Umbrellas. | 
&.C., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 1 
Hotel. Washington. D. C. _ ; 

pEORGB W. COCHRAN & CO., 

VT Wholesale and Retail Dealersiu Fine Havana Cigars. 
Sec., Nos. 276 and 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- i 
ton, D. C. __ i 

| p C. WILLARD’S 

\J, Ebbitt House, corner ©f Fourteenth and F •treat#, 
Washington. D. C. 


ANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 


Ladies in pursuit of handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks, black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
classes of dress goods, should not fail to examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the* 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the pa*t few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al¬ 
ready becoming scarce and higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER 6c BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

] EWIS JOHNSON 6c CO., 

Jj Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bills boug ht and sold. 

L> ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
D Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street. 

This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

J. STEER, " " -- 

• Agent for tho Wheeler 6c Wilson premium family 
Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation. They 
make the Lock Stitch,” which cannot be raveled and 
both sides of the sewing are right sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

[T E. BROWN, 




• Successor to Wm. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 
kept in floored and roofed buildings, dry and free from 
dirt. V hite and Red Ash Coal, all sizes, constantly ou 
hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied upon 
Office, 282 Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
Twelfth sts. Wharf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 


pEIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
U Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F streets, where all business relating to letters patent will 
i be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared iu the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office 
J. FRANKLIN REIGART, ’ . 
Comer o f Eighth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 

, UTEVENS’, HATTERS, ~ ~ 

i O And extensive dealers iu Gentlemen’s Furnishing 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No. 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

TMRE INSURANCE, 

F Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N Y 
Capital paid in, $500,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
! first class companies! 

J. M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 

Hallet Kilbourn. j m Latta 

K ILBOURN 6c LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts., 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 
Estate. 


'I HE BEST SODA WATER. 

With the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
drawn from the Arctic Fount, comer of Pennsylvania 


are 

avenne and Third street. 


J. S. JONES. 


] B. OLCOTT & SON 

eJ • Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables. 471 and 473 Eighth street, 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

n ORATIO MORAN, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’, Boys’, 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots, Gaiters, and Shoes. No. 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 

pOTTIIELF A BEHREND, 

* T Dealers in Fancy Goods. Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery. Ac.* No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
Business closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., 

rJ Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies, Teas, 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
ington. 


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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


RYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 


B 


Has a superior corp3 of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

f 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is one of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 

rapidly decaying” and 11 others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCH, 

Resident Proprietor. 

H KOPPEL, 

. Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
door from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 

J OHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 

M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosive Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be the best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 

T HE JULIHN MAGIC SODA WATER, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknowl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in this city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 

H udson tayloii 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M 


K. WALSH & CO.. 


Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 

-FREDERICK IIUGLE, 

J V Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors. No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


E ARROW & CO., BANKERS, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 

TOHN D. 1IAMMACK, 

(Above Willard’s) 

HAMMACK’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The bes^of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segars always on hand. 

RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 

C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoes, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment, the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 

D UBANT’S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Fine Liq- 
uois and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 

I )HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY. Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

H. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 

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E UCKEY & MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, 1). C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JDRADY & CO’S 

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 

NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best stylo*of the Art. 

OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 
Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

{fr^-No one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


jyjUNN & CO., 

Proprietors of the 

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 

Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 

and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row, New York; southeast corner F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 

OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

rjUIE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 

OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 

DIRECTORS. 

LEWIS JOHNSON. FRANCIS S. WALSH. 

WILLIAM ORME. WM. B. TODD. 

THOS. FERAN. THOS. P. MORGAN. 

GEORGE PARKER. JOHN B. BLAKE. 

JOHN IIITZ. 

COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points North and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 

^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 

BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

GREAT EASTERN, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN', AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 

Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent, 

Washington, I). C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 


P HILP & SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
10th streets, Washington, D. C. 


TjUREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASI1- 
X 1 ington and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured for a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS, Secretary. 

T SIEGEL, 

J . Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C., 

AT GROVER’S.THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Present* Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to oe given to 
the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, H street, 

between 6th and 7th .*..*_ $18. 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N.. 5,000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring. 2,000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin, Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway’s). 1, 500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. C, 000 
75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40 each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. 7, 500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1, 500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each. 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1,250 

5,000 Clocks, Albums, Jewelry, &c., $5 to $10 

each. 27, 000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25, 000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each...*. 14,000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each. 59,000 

• - 

Total. 250,000 

The awards will be ade after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear in the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tickets for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National 
Orphans’^ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors. —Major II. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. Chas. E. Capehart, 
Major M. H. Alberger, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. —J. B. Hutchinson, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
agents, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County and State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER. BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John II. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. James 
G. Blunt,'Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. D. C. 
McCallam, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y.; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George'Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wnlhich, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellian V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Deming, M. C., Conn. ; Hon. A. PI. 
Lafliu, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newejl, M. C., N. J. ; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Ind.; Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grinnel.M. C., Iowa; Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 


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“With Malice towards None; with fcharity for All*” 


VOL. I. 


WASHINGTON, L>. C., JULY 7, 1866. 

No. Q3 



For the Orphans’ Advocate.] 

WHY DID l LOVE I 

A SONG—BY D. DE WARRDENAU. 

Why did I love? Why, lonely and forsaken. 

Still do I pine for joys I never know ? 

Why did I pledge a loyal faith unshaken, 

To be the sport of idle winds that blow? 

Why did £ bow before my idol, willing, 

Low in the dust to bend my servile knee? 

Why did I think the eye with languor filling, 

Beamed from its hurried depths in love of me? 

Why, night and morning, did I blindly follow, 

To catch the crumbs her scornful hand might fling? 

Could £ not learn some wisdom from the swallow, 
Who flies the Winter to return with Spring? 

Why did I spill my wine of youth and passion, 

To slake the dust beneath her dainty feet; 

But to be spurned in such a cruel fashion, 

By scornful beauty, treacherous and sweet? 

Why did she draw me with her golden tresses? 

Why hold me captive in her silken net? 

Why, with that tone which only half expresses 
Love, bid me hope, then tell me to forget? 

Why by the quiver of her voice so tender, 

Or gentle tremor of the notes she sung, 

Draw me to yield my heart in wild surrender, 

Then turn and scorn me, mad and passion wrung? 







Answer, weak heart! Why break thy purple chalice? 

Why build thy hopes upon such shifting sands? 

Why be a toy for any woman’s malice? 

Why let her bind thee with >uch brittle bands? 

Ask of the cold winds through the hot world blowing, 
What power impels them o’er the sultry plain; 

Ask turbid rivers to the dark sea flowing, 

Why they roll onward to the stormy main. 


PAIR GOSSIP. 


What has Mephifltopheles been doing with our 
manuscript we asked, that our gossip is non est 
inventus to-night? A visit from the editors ex¬ 
plains it. The spirit of independence ruled yes¬ 
terday, and it requires a little time to rally from 
such patriotic influences. Late communications, 
if they did not go by the board , were delayed for 
want of hands, and ours will be resuscitated to¬ 
morrow no doubt. We are amiable on this sub¬ 
ject, although, as we do not belong to the “Old 
Folks “(who, by the way,are advertized to sing 
to-morrow everting) we had a little rather not 
appear out of date. 

It has been very dull in the Fair to-night, and 
we will not ask much space for our “second 
| edition,” but we should hardly rest without a 
little shot, we have become so accustomed to it. 

For the first time, we visited the “ Skating 
Park ” to-night. It was quite refreshing to 
imagine such a cool time, but the illusion did not 
last long. We advise all to take a look at Cen¬ 
tral Park. It is in charge of Mr. L. M. Graves, 
and is yielding good revenue. 

Miss Woodbury acknowledges, with thanks, 
a very beautiful bouquet from Commodore Mor¬ 
ris this evening, an interesting feature of which 
is a lily cut from a captured plant—taken at“ Fort 
Fisher ” during the bombardment. 

What stormy times may not its elder sisters 


have seen! But all that is past! The emerald 
grass is overgrowing our fortifications. Nature 
is hiding the war-marks, and repairing as best 
she maj%he ravages of civil strife; and shall we , 
look around to see beauty, plenty, glory, every¬ 
where—peace everywhere—save in the heart of 
man? May God grant that the lilies of peace | 
and reconciliation may blossom in the hearts of 
those who have our country’s weal in keeping. 

Winnie Woodland. 

Home, 12 p. m., July 5. 

FINALE. 

Positively the last appearance of ou»* little Ad¬ 
vocate! We sit down to write, owning a feeling 
of regret, for, having essayed to “gossip 99 a little 
every day, it has become a habit and a pleasure. 
We shall miss your kind words of welcome, 
dear reader, only half deserved, yet freely given ; 
the social reunion, the friendly greeting, the mu¬ 
tuality of good feeling ; yes, all the pleasant asso¬ 
ciations which memory w'ill treasure, linked with 
the national charity which is dear to the hearts 
of us all. 

As there will be many “ last words 99 spoken 
to-night, we must not monopolize more than our 
corner of the paper, and that is already taken. 

Earnest and hopeful for the success of the 
cause, which has-been to us each a labor of love, 
and owning the common bonds of humanity in 
sorrow, sympathy, and charity, we make our 
respectful adieu. 

Fair Room, July 6. W. W. 

--*- 

MOSAICS. 

Intellect isa sort of Venus Ceslus, that can make 
ugliness itself more attractive with it, than beauty 
without it. 

The eloquence of rhetoric is fluency, but that 
of deep feeling is silence. 

It is only in bad, barren natures that the seed 
of generosity produces the rank poisonous weed 
of ingratitude. 

Happiness is an exotic indigenous to Heaven 
alone, and when a few stray petals are wafted to 
uS by the sigh of some pitying angel, we eagerly 
graft them in our heart, nor know till the storm 
comes, and sears us with its devastation, what a 
fearful thing it is to have this world a blight. 

The last hope of many is mother earth, and 
she is a stop-mother to some, keeping her shelter¬ 
ing graves for her favorites.— Lady Bulwer .- 

Man is not the creature of circumstance, cir¬ 
cumstances are the creatures of men. 

No one who has dared to think, can look upon 
the world in any other than a mournful spirit. 
— Disraeli. 

We always love those who admire us, but 
wo do not always love those whom we admire. 
— Rochefoucault. 

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control, 
these three alone lead life to sovereign power. 

Coleridge describes love as the absorption ol 
self in an idea dearer than self. 


For the Orphans’ Advocate.J 

THOUGHTS FROM MY DIARW 

* - 

THE STARS. 

“Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of 
heaven, 

Blossom the lovely stars, the forget-me-notsof the 
angels.” 

In such a night as this, when the soft folds of 
evening shroud us from life’s every day cares 
and business; when the spirit seems loosed from 
its earth-shackles, and feels pure as the breath 
of a sleeping seraph; when a shadowy dimness 
steals around, and mysterious voices float upon 
the breeze— then l would wish ull who are dear 
to “remember me!” 

* # # # * * 

“These women, these women ! So full of ca¬ 
price and dissimulation! What a sweet enigma 
they are!” 

“These women, these women!” 

“0 why did God, 

Creator wise, that peopled highest heaven 

With spirits masculine , create at last 

This novelty on earth, this fair defect 

Of Nature?” 

0 vanity! how often art thou constrained to 
leave thy high places, and descend, with down¬ 
cast eyes into the valley of humility, and bathe 
thy forehead in its chastening dews ! How very 
mortifying to have our faults pierced through by 
the keen vision of that noble sex we so foolishly 
thought our dupes. How wise, how subtle they 
are ! We bow with reverence before their supe¬ 
rior presence. We sit at their feet and timidly 
casting our eyes upward, ask if there is anything 
they do not know? Echo answers: “there is not 
anything they do know” about these very “wo¬ 
men.” Where is the man a pretty womaiT may 
not lead whithersoever she will with a glance of 
the eye, a touch of the hand, a smile, or—a tear? 
If there is one, let him “ speak for him have I 
offended.” 

# # # # * # 
TWILIGHT. 

It is twilight; the lights begin to shimmer out, 
one by one, from the windows on earth and the 
windows in heaven. All is still and calm and 
beautiful as it was in Eden ere the first heart- 
throb of anguish clouded Nature in gloom— 
writing on the golden sun, the silver moon, the 
mountains and cataracts, the trees and the flow¬ 
ers this knell of mortality, “Passing away.” 
And yet lovely as are all things around me, 

“A feeling of sadness and longing 
That my soul cannot resist,” 
floods all my being, and I long for the waters of 
i Lethe to shut from my eyes the glare of reality, 
i and give me a life only of dreams. Dreams ! are 
they not the soul’s realities—the rest “dull, 
•breathing sleep ?” 

Mary E. Nealy. 


All noble beings live in their affections. 





















































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DONATIONS* 

National Table—Mrs. J. C. Carlisle acknow¬ 
ledges the receipt of $167,in cash, through Miss 
M. M. Davidson. This amount was collected 
by her brother from the miners of the Na-Wot 
Mining Company of Colorado. 

From Mr. H. B. Colton, of New York, a do¬ 
nation of three large cakes of Maple sugar, each 
weighing twelve pounds. One to the New Eng¬ 
land Kitchen, and two to the Independent Table. 

District of Columbia Table—A very elegant 
and costly house-wife, from Mrs. Senator Wade. 

The ladies of the Floral Temple desire to ac¬ 
knowledge the receipt of beautiful bouquets of 
flowers from Mr. Smith, of the Botanical Gar¬ 
dens, and from Mr. Spence, Fourteenth and G 
streets. 

The ladies of the Michigan Table thank Mr. 
Markriter, of Seventh street, for handsomely 
framing the photograph of Gen. Wilcox. 

Vermont Table—$150, from ladies of Utica, 
New York. 

Washington, July 6, 1866. 

The ladies of the Fair desire to acknowledge 
through the “ Orphans’ Advocate” the receipt of 
valuable articles presented by the widow of the 
late President Lincoln. These articles consist of 
a beautiful music-book, a miniature flag, beauti¬ 
ful mottoes, and a large hickory cane that was 
presented to President Jackson, on his celebrated 
veto of theUnited States Bank bill. The articles 
have attracted the attention of visitors at the Fair> 
and there is no lack of persons desirous of pro¬ 
curing them. 

The ladies, before disposing of these articles 
propose to advertise them throughout the north. 

They embrace this opportunity to express 
their kind thanks to Mrs. Lincoln for her interest 
in the Orphans’ Fair, and that the same interest 
is felt by her for our noble soldiers that was felt 
by her noble husband. 

FRIZES DRAWN. 

Independent Table—Silver butter dish, won 
by Joint U. Hilt. 

Elegant toilet set, by Senator Nve. 

Twelve pounds maple sugar, won by T. Ren- 
nels. 

New York Table—The scholarship in Bryant, 
Stratton & Co.’s Commercial College was won 
by Mr. J. Q,. Kern; and the book in the same 
raffle, by Wolcot Lay. 

Painting of Ruined Tower, won by Mr. 
Stewart. 

Mr. J. A. Doyle will please call for Tribute 
Book. 

District of Columbia Table—A copy of the 
photograph of the voters for the constitutional 
amendment was won by E. E. Curtis. 

Michigan Table—Elegant perfumery case, won 
by John D. Van Bttren, of the Navy Depart¬ 
ment, and presented by him to Miss Charlotte 
Barton, of this Table. 

Bust of Sabrina, by Dr. Mehafi'y. 

Military Table—Splendid Sharp’s pistol, won 
by Miss Mollie Martin. 

Tile Water Changed into Wine. 

“ Whence glows the crystal with a purple dye 
Of roses, not its own; oh, tell us why?” 

“ Guests,hail the present God ! in awe be hushed; 
The conscious nymph has seen her God, and ! 
blushed.” 


Correspondence. 

House of Representatives, 
Washington, D. C., My 5, 1866. 

Dear M^am: I have the honor to acknowl¬ 
edge the receipt of your note, with the ten copies 
of the contributions of Mrs. Nealy and De Warr- 
denau, for which please accept my thanks, and 
the enclosed $10 additional mile for the Soldiers 
and Sailors’Orphans’ Fair. 

Very truly yours, 

Justin S. Morrill. 

Mrs. Kearon, Independent Table , 

Soldiers and Sailors’ OrphanFair. 

Washington, D. C., July 3, 1866. 

Madam: Proposed absence from the city will 
prevent my acceptance of your kind invitation to 
address the audience this evening at the Fair 
building. 

It would afford me great pleasure to contribute 
my humble aid to a cause which has for its ob¬ 
ject the care of those whose protectors have 
fallen in defence of their country and govern¬ 
ment. Those who died doing their duty in the 
late struggle, are beyond earthly reward, but the 
paths of those who bear their names may be made 
more pleasant, and they be caused to feel that 
their fathers have left them a rich legacy in the 
kind remembrances of those who strive to aid 
them. May the children of these brave men 
always be unforgotten, and may the legislators 
of the nation remember those men in the ranks 
who fought to preserve the land for which they 
legislate; for, while the debt of the nation will 
surely be paid, we never can pay the greater 
debt we owe “ the boys in blue.” 

I am, madam, yours respectfully and truly, 

William W. Belknap. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, 

Secretary National Soldiers 

and Sailors Orphans’Fair, 

Washington, D. C. 

Woman and Her Ministrations. 

In the world of grandeur and beauty which 
God called into being He pronounced each creat¬ 
ure “ good,” as it came successively in kind and 
place and subordination. Man was the accom¬ 
plishment, in all goodness, of his magnificent 
work; but it is man aided, ennobled, perfected 
by another self. “ And the Lord said : It is not 
good for man to be alone ; let us make him a help 
like unto himself.” 

Woman, therefore, in the mysterious provi¬ 
dence ofGod is the companion, ally, soul of man ; 
in the union of intellect and sensibility, vigor and 
comeliness, dignity arid grace, energy and deli¬ 
cacy, courage and benevolence. This is her mis¬ 
sion and her glory. She is not only an adjunct, 
but a necessity. Take her away from the sphere 
of her exalted duties, and it is the earth robbed 
of light, the sky of its mantling clouds, the senses 
of their functions, the heart of the current of life. 
But where are we to find woman in her appointed 
ministry? Everywhere ; for everywhere ,gratior 
et pulchro veniens in corpore virtus, she is co-oper¬ 
ating with God and with man, the medium of 
their thoughts, the bond of their affections, the 
author and witness of their compact, in all that 
is great, sweet, and holy ; for the glory of the 
Creator and the happiness of the creature. In 
[ the family, the State, the Church, she occupies 
her legitimate and honorable place ; and with a 
thousand winning voices gathers us in her pres- 
I ence, to pay her the tribute of our reverence, love, 
and gratitude, for tlie sublime and touching offices 
she discharges, the devotedness she shows, the 
trust she inspires, the purity and patience she 
exemplifies and teaches. 

It would be a privilege to enter the sanctuary 
: of her home, and, in her every day life, contem¬ 
plate the endearing qualities and fruitful virtues 


(as described so aptly in the 31st chapter of Pro¬ 
verbs) of the daughter, wife, and mother ; 

"The common clay ta’en from the common earth, 
Moulded by God and tempered by the tears 
Of angels, to the perfect form of woman.” 

It would be a theme worthy of our manhood 
to follow her steps as she treads the paths of 
social life, scattering, like fragrant flower, smiles 
and kindly words and gentle influences ; or as 
she rises in moral grandeur above the timidity of 
her sex and manifests, in times of grief and peril, 
a heroism which man’s sterner nature admires 
but cannot always imitate. 

But this is beyond the scope of our present 
intention and the limits of our time. We wish 
to offer some reflections on the ministrations of 
woman in her religious province. 

It is certain that woman, as she appears in the 
Scripture, shines as the highest type of faith and 
benignity, in 

"The might—the majesty of loveliness." 

We do not now speak of the paragons of the Old 
Testament: the Sarahs, Rebeccas, Maries, Seph- 
oras, Deboras, Abigails, Judiths. They form a 
gallery apart; and, like the chefs d’auvres of Mi¬ 
chael Angelo, Raphael, Domenichino, and the 
other great masters, attract the eye and the heart 
of the beholder. But embracing in one view the 
Christian era, woman is prominent in the con¬ 
ception of grand, religious thoughts, in the culti¬ 
vation of sublimest virtues. 

A whole volume of eulogies from the most elo¬ 
quent lips and pens could only feebly picture the 
ministry of that peerless Virgin of the royal lin¬ 
eage of Juda, “ Mary, of whom was born Jesus.” 
Even on the sacred page we have but a lustrous 
outline of her works and merits. She gleams 
with a pure light, like a star in the measureless 
depths of space ; beyond the full grasp of our 
ken and the reach of our calculations. We must 
be content to gaze in speechless admiration, and 
wait the hour of her developed excellence. 

When the Saviour began his missionary life- 
he was honored and attended by women. He 
and his Apostles, as they travelled through the 
cities and towns, were accompanied by “ Mary 
Magdalene and Joanna, the wife of Chusa, and 
Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto 
Him of their substance.” At the close of His 
career, these devoted women did not forsake him. 
They surrounded the cross with a fearless love. 
And “ there were many women afar off who had 
followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto 
Him.” It is evident from the language of the 
Evangelists that these saintly women not only 
opened their purses and contributed a sufficient 
sum for the support of Jesus Christ and his 
Apostles, but that they waited on them, con¬ 
sulted their wishes, supplied their wants, with a 
personal service of active, consistent, persevering 
charity. 

Favored guardians of Christ! What Christ¬ 
ian heart will not be filled with respect and affec¬ 
tion, and eyes with gladness, and mouth with 
praises, as we behold your instinctive tenderness, 
loving assiduity, gentle and compassionate offices! 
Assuredly, your sex is surpassingly dear to God 
by its unselfish spirit of labor and sacrifice, since 
he consigned his own Son, through his weary 
pilgrimage on earth, to your providence and 
tutelary care. 

Let men sneer at the sentiments which they do 
not comprehend, and the conduct which they do 
not follow. Probably in rude contact with the 
world, which rubs ofi’ the freshness of their sen¬ 
sibilities and dulls the delicacy of their percep¬ 
tions, they feel their inability to reach this de¬ 
gree of eminent virtue. Certain it is, that men 
gave themselves no trouble to devise a mainte¬ 
nance and supply the necessities, during life, of 
their Lord and Benefactor. Only after his death 
they undertook to procure for him a shroud, em¬ 
balming spices, ana a tomb. Judas, the repre¬ 
sentative of manhood, “a thief and a robber,” 
despoiled his master of the very funds which the 
women of Judea and Galilee had generously con¬ 
tributed. 

For ourselves, in a just appreciation of wo¬ 
man’s excellence in the service of God, we say: 
“Give her of the fruits of hands, and let her 
works praise her .”—Spring Blossoms. 

















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Hands. 

Hands are subject to the same classification as 
heads and faces. Accordingly we have— 

1. The Long Bony Hand; 

2. The Short Fleshy Hand; and 

3. The Small Bony Hand; 

with the sub-classes formed by the various 
combinations of these grand classes with each 
other. 

The first of these is connected with the pre¬ 
dominance of the osseous and muscular systems, 
the motive temperament, the oblong face, and the 
tall body, and indicates the physical and mental 
traits attributed to these conditions in the previous 
chapter already referred to. Julius Caesar, 
Cromwell, Lord Brougham, Andrew Jackson, 
and Patrick Henry had hands of this form. 

The long hand has a powerful grasp; is adapt¬ 
ed to work, and shows a love for it; is distin¬ 
guished for strength rather than for delicacy; 
strikes hard blows; is not afraid of getting hurt, 
and has no very tender scruples about hurting 
others, if occasion require. If it give you the 
clasp of friendship or of love, you may depend 
upon it to make good to the utmost any promise 
that clasp implies. If it be lifted in menace, be¬ 
ware ! It is true in its affections, terrible in its 
enmity. Whatever its purpose, whether of love 
or of hate—whether a curse or a blow—it is not 
easily turned aside. It is generally better fitted 
to wield the sword than the pen or pencil; but if 
it write, it will.be in a strong, compact, nervous 
style; and, if it can constrain its action within the 
limits of one of the fine arts, its pictures, statues, 
or music will have boldness and originality rather 
than delicacy and beauty of finish. The long 
hand is the hand of Action and of Power. 

The short, thick, or plump hand contrasts 
strongly with the forgoing. It is distinguished 
for breadth rather than length. The palm is 
round and soft, the fingers plump and tapering, 
the veins, arteries, and tendons invisible, and the 
whole thick and heavy. It is found connected 
with a corresponding configuration of the other 
parts of the body—with the round face, the stout 
trunk, and the pluMp tapering limbs. It indi¬ 
cates the vital temperament and the mental or¬ 
ganization associated therewith. Its grasp is 
soft, warm, and hearty, but it does not always 
mean so much as the grasp of the long hand. 
You cannot, in all cases, quite so surely trust in 
the friendship or the love which it seems to be¬ 
token. It is lavish of caresses; affects play 
rather than hard work; loves its ease too well to 
be fond of giving deadly blows; and is readily 
turned aside from its aims, especially where turn¬ 
ing aside is easier than persistency in its straight¬ 
forward course. Macaulay, Irving, Wirt, and 
Browning furnish examples of this kind of hand. 

It is belter adapted to hold the pen than the 
sword, and may write with great fervorand bril¬ 
liancy, butiis style will notoften be characterized 
by either great strength or great originality. The 
short thick hand is the hand of Vivacity and Fier- 
satilily. 

The small slender hand accompanies and indi¬ 
cates the predominance of the nervous system 
and the mental temperament, and is found con¬ 
joined with the conical or pyriform,face, the ex¬ 
pressive features, and the slight and often grace¬ 
ful form properly attributed to that constitutional 
condition. Dr. 0. W. Holmes has a hand of 
this sort, as had Joseph C. Neal, Mrs.Hemans, 
Mrs. Osgood, and the greater number of poets, 
artists, and literary persons. 

This hand is not adapted to heavy labor, but 
can handle the light tools of the finer mechanic 
arts with great delicacy of touch and extraordi¬ 
nary skill. In its typical development it is par¬ 
ticularly adapted to the pen and the pencil. It 
is the literary, and especially the poetic and the 
artistic hand; and as it approximates in form to 
one or the other of the foregoing classes, so will 
the character of the productions be modified. It 
has a friendly grasp for a few, and a tender lov¬ 
ing clasp for one. It is somewhat exclusive and 
aristocratic, and, if possible, a voids getting soiled. 

The temperature of the human hand differs 
greatly in different individuals, and in the same 
individual at different times; but its indications are 
physiological and pathological rather than physi¬ 


ognomical—warmth donating full vitality and a 
strong, equalized circulation, and coldness, the 
reverse. The popular notion that cold hands-go' 
with a warm heart is-perfectly correct in a very 
material or physical sense, since the coldness of 
the extremities is often a congestion of the blood 
(and consequent heat) in some internal organ, 
oftener the brain, however, than the heart. 
Hence, where we find the hands and feet habit¬ 
ually cold, we find the head is habitually hot, 
which indicates imperfect circulation .—Jfew 
Physiognomy, by Samuel R. Wells. 


The Soul’s Capacity. 

The capacity of the visible heavens is a pro¬ 
blem in speculative science, from the approxi¬ 
mate solution of which the daring intellect of 
man has not altogether shrunk; but what mind 
has presumed to ascertain the circumference of 
the soul’s wonderful comprehension } The 
boundary lines of distinct knowledge which it 
may not pass, while it is the tenant of a mortal 
dust-wedded body, are no barriers to its mighty 
aspirations; which transcend them, farther than 
the swift rays of the sun transcend itsatmosphere; 
and go out into the profound,questioning the un¬ 
seen orbs of their nature and destiny. Beyond 
this, they stretch away their subtle flight, even 
up towards the throne of the Infinite himself; 
and vex themselves with vast, but vain desires 
to “find out the Almighty unto perfection!” 


An enthusiastic compliment.— The enthusi¬ 
astic Kelmer thus discourses upon the fair sex: 
“ Woman is indeed a bright and beautiful crea¬ 
ture. Where she is, there is a paradise; where 
she is not, there is a desert. Her smile inspires 
love, and raises human nature nearer to the im¬ 
mortal source of its being. Her sweet and ten¬ 
der heart gives life and soul to dead and senseless 
things. She is the ladder by which we climb 
from earth to heaven. She is the practical 
teacher of mankind, and the world would be a 
void without her. She’is more a celestial than a 
terrestrial being—charming and amiable as a girl, 
dutiful as a wife, and glorious as a mother. She 
is the balsam of a man’s life—his faithful coun¬ 
sellor and pillar. She can impart all the pleas¬ 
ures to his cares of friendship, all the enjoyment 
of sense and reason, and all the sweets of life.” 
(We stop the author here, in order that the reader 
may draw his breath, and try to guess whether 
Kelmer was a married man or a bachelor.) 

Q.uite Correct. —When the committee of the 
French Academy were employed in preparing the 
well-known Academy Dictionary, Cuvier, re¬ 
nowned for his wit as well as his learning, came 
one day into the room where they were holdings 
session. “Glad to see you, M. Cuvier*” said 
one of the forty; “ we have just finished a defi¬ 
nition which we think quite satisfactory, but on 
which we should like to have your opinion. 
We have been defining the word crab, and ex¬ 
plained it thus: * Crab, a small red fish which 
walks backward.”’ “Perfect, gentlemen,” said 
Cuvier; “only, if you will give me leave, I will 
make one small observation in natural history. 
The crab is not a fish, it is not red, it does not 
walk backward. With these exceptions, your 
definition is excellent.” 


-Away among the Alleghanies there is a 

spring, so small that a single ox, in a summer’s 
day, could drain it dry. It steals its unobtrusive 
way along the hills, till it spreads out into the 
beautiful Ohio. Thence it stretches away a thou¬ 
sand miles, leaving on its banks more than a 
hundred villages and cities, and many thousand 
cultivated farms, and bearing on its bosom more 
than half a thousand steamboats. Then joining 
the Mississippi, it stretches away and away some 
twelve hundred miles more, till it falls into the 
great emblem of eternity. It is one of the great 
tributaries of the ocean, which, obedient only to 
God, shall roll and roar till the angel, with one foot 
on the sea and the other on the land, shall lift up 
his hand to heaven, and swear that time shall be 
no longer. So with moral influence. It is a 
rill—a rivulet—a river—an ocean, boundless and 
fathomless as eternity. 


GEM. 

Break! Break! Break! 

Break, break, break, 

On thy cold gray stones, oh Sea! 

And I would that my tongue could utter 
The thoughts that arise in me. 

Oh, well for the fisherman’s boy, 

That he shouts with his sister at play! 

Oh, well for the sailor lad, 

That he sings in his boat on the bay! 

And the stately ships go on 
To their haven under the hill; 

But oh for the touch of a vanished hand, 

And the sound of a voice that is still! 

Break, break, break, 

At the foot of thy crags, oh Sea! 

But the tender grace of a day that is dead 
Will never come back to me. 

Tennyson. 

Another View of It. 

In the case of the fall, give the devil his due, 

He told a great lie to the woman ’tis true; 

She wished to believe, so the lie can’t exempt her, 
The fact is, she tempted the tempter to tempt her. 

She suffered the most as most just in “ the fall,” 
For she deceived the man, the devil and all; 

Her doom is the merciful mixture of evil, 

To love the poor man, and hate the poor devil. 

G. P. B. 

The Last Word. 

Still is woman the best, for she put all the blame 
On Satan, nor would she her Maker defame; 

But Adam, so sneaking, could tauntingly say, 
’Twas the woman Thou gavest who led me astray. 
A woman will always have the last word. 

Helen B. 


Influence of Woman. —From the lips of 
woman every infant hears the first accents of 
affection, and receives the first lessons of tender¬ 
ness and love. 

For the approbation of woman, the grown-up 
youth will undertake the boldest enterprise, and 
brave every difficulty of study, danger, and even 
death itself. To the happiness of woman, the 
man of mature years will devote the best energies 
of his mind and body; and from the soothing and 
affectionate regard of woman, the man who is 
become venerable in years, derives his chief con¬ 
solation in life’s decline. 


The Wrong Word. —When Prince Gonzaga 
di Castiglione was in England, he dined, in com¬ 
pany with Dr. Johnson, at the house of a friend; 
and thinking it was a polite, as well as a gay 
thing, to drink the doctor’s health, with some 
proof that he had read his works, called out from 
the top of the table to the bottom (that table filled 
with company!) “To your good health, Mr. 
Vagabond ■' ” 

The Prince intended to compliment the doctor 
as the author of the “ Rambler,” but mistook 
the word. 


-In the House of Commons on Thursday 

night, February 1st, the most amusing speech 
was made by Sir F. Crossly, who slowly and 
hesitatingly uttered the startling words, “I have 

had the rinderpest”-and when the burst of 

laughter following the incomplete sentence had 
subsided, added, “1 immediately sent for the 
Government Inspector.” The report in the 
Times is as follows: “Sir F. Crossly begged to 
state wha. had occurred in his own case. He had 
the rinderpest—[much laughter]—on his farm. 
His bailiff immediately sent for the Government 
Inspector, who recommended the slaughter of 
the whole thirty bullocks that had been in con¬ 
tact with those that were attacked.” 


















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&l)£ (D r p I) a n b ’ 


t (Drpjjims’ Jbfacafc. 

For the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Fair. 

SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1866. 


Single copies, 5 cents; Complete set, $1. 

All communications intended for this paper should he 
addressed “To the Editor of The Orphans’Advocate.’ - 
at the Fair Building, corner of Seventh and Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 


OFFICIAL,. 


COMMITTEE OF LADIES CONDUCTING THE FAIR. 
Mrs. Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, President. 

Mrs. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman, 1st Vice-President. 
Mrs. Henry D. Cooke, Treasurer. 

Mrs. H. C. Fahnestock, Assistant Treasurer. 

Mrs. J. C. Carlisle, Secretary. 

Miss Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Secretary. 

DIRECTORS. 

Mrs. Secretary Harlan, Mrs. Capt. C. V. Morris, 
Mrs. Secretary Welles, Mrs. David A. Hall, 

Mrs. Atlorney Gen’l Speed, Mrs. Robert Farnham, 
Mrs. Senator Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Lewis, 

Mrs. Wiliiam B. Todd, Miss Sarah Wood, 

Mi’s. Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith, Miss L. Howard, 

With an Advisory Committee of equal number in the 
District, and directors and members of the Advisory Com¬ 
mittee to the Dumber of seven, each from the different 
States and Territories—-such Advisory Committee being 
headed by Lieut. General Grant, Major Generals Sherman 
and Howard. 


COMMlTTFE 

Appointed on the part of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union 
to co-operate with and assist the lady managers in con¬ 
ducting the Fair. 

Maj. J. Ed. Doughty. Chairman. 

Will A. Short, Secretary. 


Lawrence Wilson, 
W. C. Porter, 

Col. Wm. Bramhall, 
Sergt. F. E. Dake, 
J. H. Simpson, 

W. H. H. Bates, 

A. J. Bennett, 


Maj. H. A. Hall. 


O. G. Firmin, 

B. P’ Cutter, 

L. E. Dudley, 

Col. G. M. Van Buren, 
Sergt. H. N. Rothery, 
L. J. Bryant, 

Col. Geo. W. DeCosta, 


LAST WORDS. 

The Fair closes to-night, and the Or¬ 
phans’ Advocate, having fully achieved the 
object for which it was started, terminates 
with the present number. 

Through the continued kindness of warm 
friends, it has been remarkably successful 
in accomplishing the purposes for which it 
was designed—besides adding to the funds 
to be raised for the establishment of the 
National Orphans’ Home. 

We rejoice that we have been favored 
by this opportunity to aid in the good 
work, and feel abundantly rewarded in the 
consciousness that we have been in some 
degree serviceable in assisting to establish 
in our midst an institution so necessary to 
the national honor as an asylum for the 
children of deceased soldiers and sailors. 

We rejoice, too, that thus far harmony 
and unity of action has characterized the 
proceedings of all concerned in the man¬ 
agement of the enterprise, and confidingly 
trust that entire concert of action will con¬ 
tinue to animate every friend of the enter¬ 
prise until it shall be fully and practicall}’ 
carried into effect. 

Europe abounds with many munificent 
institutions for similar puposes, erected 


through the charitable and pious zeal of 
devoted men and women, who lived to 
practically exemplify the divine command 
—“ Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with 
thy whole heart, and thy neighbor as thy¬ 
self;” and not only have the institutions 
been erected, but they have been hand¬ 
somely endowed and maintained by private 
effort alone. In some instances the State 
has taken them under its patronage, de¬ 
voting a portion of the public revenue to 
their support, and controlling their man¬ 
agement. 

In our country we would be glad to see 
all such institutions established and liberally 
supported by private zeal alone. Ours is a 
popular Government. All our institutions 
spring directly from the people—for the 
people. Government has been established 
by the people, not for the sake of gouern- 
ment, but for the security of liberty and 
the effective accomplishment of justice. 
We have no special prerogatives to main¬ 
tain, nor privileged classes to consume the 
public substance. Charity here has per¬ 
fect freedom to act, and we can have no 
excuse for omitting its exercise, but, like 
other virtues, it needs constant exercise 
for its full development and efficiency.- 
We have recently seen a magnificent exhi¬ 
bition of our high attainment in the prac¬ 
tice of patriotic benevolence in the hercu¬ 
lean work performed by the Sanitary Com¬ 
mission. 

The same spirit will carry to a success¬ 
ful issue our project for the establishment 
of a National Orphans’ Home. The work 
is in noble hands, and God will prosper a 
cause undertaken in his name and for his 
greater honor and glory. 

We would have been glad, from time to 
time, to have chronicled in the Advocate 
more particular notices of the meritorious 
deeds of many of the ladies who have been 
active and prominent in the inception and 
execution of this glorious design; but the 
native modesty of true charity and the sterl¬ 
ing good sense of these noble women, have 
positively prohibited us from inserting in 
this paper anything that could be construed 
into a glorification of any individual, no 
matter how meritorious or pre-eminent might 
be her services. All have done well—all 
alike cannot fail to receive that great re¬ 
ward which an unerring Judge will surely 
bestow on those who do good in his name. 

We shall ever esteem it a proud honor 
that we have been permitted to be useful 
in such noble company, and shall ever re¬ 
call with gratitude the kindness and thank¬ 
fulness with which our humble efforts have 
been received. 

Complete sets of the “Advocate” will 
be, ready on Monday. 


ft te. 


MUNIFICENT DONATION. 

Washington, D. C., July 7, 1866. 
Orphans’ Advocate 

To Frank Rives, Dr. 

To 138 tokens press-work, nt 35 cents... $48 30 
To 25 reams 34 lb. paper, at 20 cents.... 170 00 

218 30 

Instead' of calling upon Mrs. Kearon, 
Chairman of Printing Committee, to pay the 
above very moderate bill, Mr. Frank Hives 
crowns the generosity which he has already 
exhibited towards the “ Orphans’ Advo¬ 
cate,” by making an additional donation of 
the amount of his bill. 

As we have already stated, he generously 
furnished, free of all charge, the use of the 
“Globe” office and his large stock of print¬ 
ing materials to enable us to get out the 
“Advocate,” agreeing to do the press- 
work and furnish the white paper at its ac¬ 
tual cost. The usual charge for press-work 
is fifty cents per token, and for paper of this 
quality twenty-five cents per pound. The 
actual cash value of this last donation of Mr. 
Rives, is, therefore, equal to nearly $300. 

But to this should be added the value of 
the use of his material and office. Another 
large printing establishment of this city pro¬ 
posed to print the “Advocate” when only 
one thousand copies of a four page paper 
was designed, for $36 per day. The actual 
cost of thirteen hundred copies of eight 
pages has been only $410, the amount ac¬ 
tually paid the compositors. 

Mr. E-ives’ donation, therefore, exceeds 
in cash value any that has yet been made to 
the Fair by any single individual. 

A generosity so liberal deserves more 
than a passing notice; but any attempt to 
utter our gratitude to Mr. Rives would fall 
far short of expressing the emotions it has 
excited within us. The proper expression 
of the thanks due can only come from the 
hearts of the soldiers and sailors’ orphans. 

At a meeting of the Board of Directors 
of the National Soldiers and Sailors’ Or¬ 
phans’ Home, held last evening, it was re¬ 
solved that the second National Fair for 
the benefit of the National Soldiers and 
Sailors’ Orphans, be held in Washington, 
D. C., on the 2d of February next, and con¬ 
tinue until the 4th of March following. 

All the States wishing to assist and co¬ 
operate in the next fair can do so ; and it 
is further announced that children from 
any State will be received in the Home at 
any time. 

Further information can be obtained of 
Mrs. J. C. Carlise, Secretary, Washington. 

The ladies of the Independent Table are 
under many obligations to Mr. Goff, Super¬ 
intendent of the Public Bindery, for binding 
the Advocate, and other substantial favors. 


































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WANDERINGS. 

Last evening being excessively hot, was not 
very conducive to a desire for motion; yet, not¬ 
withstanding the alarming state of the thermom¬ 
eter, the Fair was well attended. This is our 
last paper, and we think we can do no better 
than to give in this column a list of the more 
valuable articles to be raffled during this Saturday 
evening, relying on the morning dailies to give 
to their readers an account of the prizes drawn 
and the fortunate winners. 

The ladies at the Maine Table, last evening, | 
had a grand raffle, with no blanks, and thus dis¬ 
posed of their articles. To-night this table will 
be devoted exclusively to refreshments. 

At the Independent Table, the magnificent set 
of silver will be raffled, and if Miss Plant can j 
dispose of the few chances yet to be taken on the j 
gold lever watch, it will be raffled also. 

The remainder of the articles on the Pennsyl¬ 
vania Table, will be sold by auction to-night. 
A great number were thus disposed of last even¬ 
ing. 

At the Military Table, there are two splendid 
silver mounted pistols, which will probably be 
raffled to-night. 

At the Massachusetts Table, a splendid revol¬ 
ver, two silver salvers and silver bouquet-holder, 1 
are to be raffled this evening. A large number of 
articles will be placed in a raffle, and in it there 
will be no blanks. 

At the New York Table, this evening, the 
ladies expect to raffle the following, viz : Rustic 
Stand and three volumes by latest authors, in 
a combination raffle ; a copy of Packard’s Inter¬ 
est Tables; Painting—“The Ruined Tower;” 
a Fruit Piece ; with other articles of less note. 

The ladies of the National Table will endeavor j 
to raffle a pair of large and very costly Etruscan 
Vases, and are anxious t<*dispose of the chances 
in the very valuable Grover & Baker Sewing 
Machine, in which there are only twenty-five 
chances at five dollars each. 

The large model of the ship Constitution, at 
the District of Columbia Tables, will be raffled 
this evening, together with a vase of beautiful | 
Wax Flowers. A vase of wax flowers at the 
Fancy Table will be disposed of similarly. 

At a branch of this table, near the Fish Pond, 
is the large photograph containing portraits of 
those members of the 38th Congress who voted 
for the Constitutional Amendment, which will be 
raffled this evening. 

The Vermont Table has a number of articles 
to be raffled to-night if possible. And at the 
Michigan Table the lailies’elegant Dressing Case 
will be raffled. 

The magnificent bouquets and baskets of fiow- 
ers at the Temple will be disposed of this even¬ 
ing by raffle. 

Miss Howard and assistants (they are Miss 
Stevens, Miss Howe, Miss Lindsey, and Miss 
Hall) have been indefutigable in their exertions 
to supply our visitors with Flora’s richest treas¬ 
ures, and we know their efforts to be fully appre¬ 
ciated. 

The Old Folks gave a concert in the Fair room 
last evening; the songs of a hundred years ago 
were well rendered, and the large audience evi¬ 
dently pleased. 

It was officially announced that the Fair will 
close positively this evening, and that the voting 


upon the different articles to be disposed of in 
that manner will cease at 11 o’clock to-night. 

The presentation of these articles to the suc¬ 
cessful candidates will take place in the Fair 
room about the middle of next week, of which 1 
due announcement will be made in the morning 1 
papers. 

It was also announced that the Fair-room will 
be open on Monday evening next, for the sale 
by auction of such articles as may not be disposed 
of to-night. 

Well, there is our last item jotted down, and 
now we hope we may cease “ wandering.” 

This last week’s work was more than we had 
bargained for, and the preparations for discon¬ 
tinuing our paper on Saturday last, delayed us 
considerably in making up our daily issues, while 

the holiday of Wednesday last turned everything 
awry and put us to additional trouble. 

However, we are assured by those for whose 
opinion we care—and they are many—that the 
“Advocate ” lias been, as before, acceptable. 
Some have favored us with withering glances, 
but then they were not to he pleased; it is not in 
their nature to view kindly any thing not of their 
own creation, or not devoted to their especial 
benefit. 

We have tried to do our duty; have worked 
long and hard to that end, and though we may 
not, in our humility, think of other reward, we 
are sure of that of an approving conscience. 

Our own greatest regret is that we shall miss 
the bright smiles and pleasant greetings from our 
friends and patrons, for our agreeable intercourse 
with them now ceases. 

And so, with the heartiest good wishes for the 
success of the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ 
Home; with pleasantest remembrances of our 
work in its behalf;and treasuring deep in our hearts 
the memories of our obligations to contributors, 
patrons, and friends in general, we make our 
bow—and step from the Stage of Journalism. 

The Wanderer. 


The vote on the sword, to be presented to the 
General receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows : Howard, 443; Sherman, 387; 
Hancock, 70; Sheridan, 59; Bartlett, 77; Thom¬ 
as, 598; Meade, 7; scattering, 16. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the Senator receiving the highest num¬ 
ber of votes, closed as follows: Harris, 903; 
Doolittle, 830; Poland, 148; Trumbull, 125; 
Cowan, 21; Sherman, 56; Sprague, 20; Sumner, 
16; Fessenden, 13; Stewart, 10; McDougall, 18; 
Wade, 6; Nesmith, 4; Nye, 2; Hendricks, 1; 
Yates, 2. 

The vote on the gold-headed cane, to be pre¬ 
sented to the member of the House of Repre¬ 
sentatives receiving the highest number of votes, 
closed as follows: Schenck, 146; G.C.Smith,164; 
Whaley, 92; Morrill, 37; Banks, 15; Holmes, IT, 
scattering, 49. 

The vote on the set of silver, at the Independ¬ 
ent Table, to be presented to the gentleman in j 
Washington receiving the highest number of 
votes, closed as follows : Henry D. Cooke, 25; 
Charles Knap, 24; Cornelius Wendell,29; Maj. 
Hall, IT, J. B. Hutchinson, 10; Capt.Olms'tead, 7; 
Mayor Wallach, 2; L. Washington, 6; Colonel 
Arden, 4; B. B. French, 5; J. C. Lewis, 31; Com. 
Radford, 2S ; Admiral Dahlgren, 3 ; Admiral 
Smith, 4; W. W. Burdett, 5; Beau Hickman,2; 
James H. Parkinson, 1. 

The vote on the dressing-case closed as follows: 
Howard, 393; Grant, 94; Johnson, 107; Stanton, 
51; Chase,25; Colfax, 62; Radford, 21; Stevens, ,, 
12; Hancock, 31; scattering, 48. 

The vote on the ball and bat. to be presented to ■ 
the base ball club receiving the highest number 
of votes closed as follows: Union, 71; Potomac, 

4; National, 2; Wide Awake, 2; Jefferson 2. 

The vote on the silver pitcher to be presented 
to the public officer receiving the highest, number 
of votes closed as follows: Johnson, 34; Stevens, 
129; Fessenden, 5; McCulloch* 4; John A. Dix, 

1; Green Clay Smith, 7 j! 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


pENSIONS, AND ARRE4RS PAY AND BOUNTY. 
JAMES FULLERTON, 

Residence 578 M street, between Seventh and Eighth fits. 
Post Office Box 901, Washington, D. C. 

Prepares and Prosecutes— 

CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, 

ARREARS, 

PAY AND BOUNTY, 
PRIVATE HORSES, &c., lost in service, 

PRIZE MONEY, 

QUARTERMASTER’S STORES, 

COMMISSARY SUPPLIES, 

And attends generally to Business before the various De¬ 
partments and Congress. } 

INFORMATION CHEERFULLY COMMUNICATED, 
WITHOUT CHARGE, 

To applicants who enclose stamp for return postage. 


T 


HE NATIONAL UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, 
INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, 


Offers superior advantages at reduced rates. Spencerian 
Penmanship taught in its purity hy llenry C. Spencer, the 
celebrated author of the Spencerian Key to Penmanship. 

“Business Practice” is the most important part of the 
book-keeping course, and receives the special attention of 
the proprietor, who originated the system used. 

Specimens of Pen work at the National Tabic. 

For circulars address— 

HENRY N. COPP, A. M., Proprietor/ 


NIGHT’S UNION WAR CHART, 
CHRONOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM OF ALL THE 


EVENTS OF THE WAR. 

A GREAT~SUCCESS. 

Endorsed by Generals Grant, O. O. Howard, Hancock, 
Hazen, Gibbon, Fessenden, Ord, Schenck, Sigul, Griffin, 
Parke, Chamberlin, Garfield, ami many others; Admirals 
Dahlgren, Smith ; Secretary McCulloch, Postmaster Gene¬ 
ral Dennison, Secretary Harlan, Chief Justice Chase. 

For sale, by the author, at— 

MUNN & CO’S. 

Corner SEVENTH and F streets, Washington, D. C., 
and at the Naiional Fair. 


rpHE TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, 

Insures against 

ACCIDENTS 

of all kinds, and 

LOSS OF LIFE 

from any cause. 

Cash assets now about $-700,000. 

• JAMES G. BATTERSON, President, 

Rodney Dennis, Secretary. 

W. BURRIS, Agent. 

Room No. 11 Federal Block, east oi Tost Office, corner 
of Seventh and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


JgROOKLYN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 

ROOM No. 7 OVER MAURY & CO’S BANK, 

517 SEVENTH st. bet. PENNSYLVANIA av. and D st. 

ON THE MUTUAL PLAN. 

80 per cent, of the net profits to the assured. 

One-half of the premiums can he paid by note at 12 
months if desired by the assured. Said note to stand as a 
permanent loan. 

C. W. BOUCK. Pres’t. 

A. D. POLHEMUS, Sec’y. 
Jos. T. K. Plant, General Agent. 


D R. H. E. WOODBURY, 

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 
Office No. 470 Twelfth street, near F. 
Office hours, 8 to 10 a. in.; 3 to 5 p. m. 


T\ANIEL WALDRON. M. D , 

JJ HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. 


Has removed to No. 15 Indiana avenue. 
Hours 8 to 11 a. m., 4 to 7 p. m. 


T HE RIGHT WAY. 

Advertisements and subscriptions received, No. 237 
Pennsylvania avenue, Room 5. 


$20 


SEWING MACHINES. 

Come and see them, over Steinmetz’s Hat Store, 


237 Pennsylvania avenue MISS M. A. O’CONNOR, 


















































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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


JAY COOKE & CO., 

BANKERS, 

FIFTEENTH STREET, * 

OPPOSITE TREASURY, 

Buy and sell at current rates, and keep always on hand a 
full supply of all 

GOVERNMENT BONDS, 

?-30 TREASURY NOTES, 

CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C., 

And pay the highest prices for 

QUARTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND 

VOUCHERS. 


piRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. 

H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke <fc Co.,) President. 
WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 


GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY 
AND 

FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 
FIFTEENTH STREET, 

Opposite the Treasury Department. 

Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 
PpONE MILLION. DOLLARS.*^ 

We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECU¬ 
RITIES at current market rates. 

FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in 
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 

We purchase Government Vouchers on the most 
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt 
attention to 

ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS, 

and to any other business entrusted to us. 

Full information in regard to Government Loans at all 
times cheerfully furnished. 

WM. S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. 
Washington, March 29, 1865. • 


ITTENHOUSE, FOWLER & CO., 

BANKERS, 

352 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Dealers in GOVERNMENT SECURITIES of all de¬ 
scriptions. 

GOLD, SILVER, and UNCURRENT MONEY 
bought and sold. 

COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points. 

EXCHANGE on all parts of Europe sold at lowest 
rates. 

STOCKS bought and sold in New York at usual rates. 
Our office being in direct telegraphic communication with 
the Gold and Stock Exchange Rooms in New York, 
promptness and despatch in the execution of orders may 
be relied on. 

We have always on hand for immediate delivery all 
denominations of the 7-30 TREASURY NOTES. Our 
special attention is given to this Loan. 



j^TATIO 


NAL BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, 


UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY 


AND 


LOAN AGENCY, 

No. 452 Fifteenth Street, opposite the Treasury, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New 7-30 Notes 
and the 10-40 Bonds—the tormer bearing interest from 
the 15th of August, 1864, and convertible at maturity, at 
the holder’s option, into 5-20 Bonds. 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of Govern¬ 
ment securities, Coin. Currency, and Exchange. 

J. B. HUTCHINSON. Cashier. 


John P. Brophy. 


John T. Burch. 


B 


ROPHY &. BURCH, 

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS 
AND 

BINDERS, 


J C. LEWIS. 

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE, 
492 SEVENTH STREET, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 


Corner of NINTH and D Streets, 
Under Seaton Hall, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 


JHE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 
OF WASHINGTON, 

Office, 348 PENNA. Av., bet. SIXTH and SEVENTH. 

Capital.$1,000,000. 

Chartered by Congress. 

CHAS. KNAP, Pres’t. 

GEO. W. RIGGS, Vice-Pres’t. 

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary. 

QAK HALL. 

Established on the popular plan. 

SMITH BROTHERS & CO., 
MERCHANT TAILORS 
and dealers in 

GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, 

Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH Street, opp. PoBt Office, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

Dealers in 

HARDWARE AND METALS, 

No. 309 Pennsylvania av., between Ninth and Tenth sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

L. H. Hopkins. J. R. Elvans. C. B. Pearson. 
gHAFFIELD’S 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 
MANUFACTORY, 

WHOLESALE and retail, 

No. 386 Sixth street, Washington, D. C. 

Wedding Cakes, Fancy Cakes, Pyramids of all kinds 
and sizes, Charlotte Russe, Blanc Mange, and Jellies 
made to order. 

Parties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and 
other Entertainments, furnished on the most reasonable 
terms. 

C. WHITE, Proprietor. 

A. COFLIN &, GO’S 


Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. .Capital over. $9, 000, 000 00 

Continental Insurance Co-Cash assets.. 1,423, 680 98 

Home, of Connecticut.Capital. 1, 000, 000 00 

Commerce Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450, 000 00 

Atlantic Insurance Co.Assets over.. 450,000 00 

North American Ins. Co.Assets over.. 700, 000 00 

J. C. LEWIS, Commissioner, 
Offices 492 Seventh st. and Hopeton, north of city. 

|CE CREAM! ICE CREAM!! ICE CREAM !!! 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S 
(Late Fussell’s) 

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, 

Corner TWELFTH and F sts., 

Fairs, Church Festivals, Pic Nics, Excursions, &c., sup 
plied with the choicest Ice Creams. 

SIGSTON & CROCKER’S ICE CREAM PAVILION, 

The favorite resort of the public, is situated on F, near 
the corner of Twelfth street. 


JOHN F. ELLIS, 

306 PENNSYLVANIA Av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., 

Sole Agency for the celebrated 

CHICKERING & SON’S PIANOS. 

Also the following— 

WM. I\ EMERSON PIANOS. 

GEORGE STECK & CO. PIANOS. 

GEORGE M. GUILD & CO. PIANOS. - 

Smith’s American Parlor Organs and Melodeons, Music, 
Instruction Books, Guitar and Violin Strings, and every 
article in the Piano and Music business. 

JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penna. av. 

G ONZAGA COLLEGE, 

« Washington, D. C. 

F street, between 9 th and 10 th streets. 

This Institution is conducted by the Fathers of the So¬ 
ciety of Jesus, and was raised to the rank of a University 
and* incorporated on the 1st of May, 1858, by Congress 
under the name of the “ President and Directors of 
Gonzaga College.” The same bill that gives it a legal 
existence charters it “to have and enjoy the power and 
faculty of conferring and confirming upon such pupils in 
the Institution, or others, whom, by their proficiency in 
learning or other meritorious distinctions, they shall think 
entitled to them, such degrees in the liberal arts and 
sciences as are usually granted in Colleges.” 

The College is intended for day scholars only, irrespec 
live of creed or religious profession. 

The most solicitous attention is paid to the morals of all. 
Quarterly reports are sent to parents and guardians. 

TERMS: 

Payable quarterly in advance. 

Tuition, per quarter of eleven weeks. $15 00 

No deduction is made for the unexpired portion of a 
Quarter during which a Student may leave, except in 
case of expulsion, or long-continued sickness. 

B. F. WIGET, S.J., President. 


NATIONAL 

CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM DEPOT, 


Corner of SEVENTH and F Streets. 


j£3p*Ladies’ Entrance on F Street. 


THE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS METHOD 
1 to inform the public that he has taken charge of a 
New Restaurant, 355 Pennsylvania avenue, near 6th st., 
where he will be able to accommodate his friends and the 
visitors of the Fair with the choicest wines, liquors, &c. 
Table Boarders accommodated on reasonable terms. 

Table de haute from 12i to 5 o’clock. 

P. EMRICH. 


M TAYLOR <fc CO., 

. Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods 
Cloaks, and other Wrappings, 

No. 42 Centre Market Space, bet. 7th .and 8th sts., 

Washington, D. C. 

jJARNDEN EXPRESS, 

401 Pennsylvania avenue, 

Washington, D. C. 


F OR RENT, 

Two Large, airy, well furnished Rooms, on Massa¬ 
chusetts avenue, No. 487, near Fifth, south side. 


]\[ T. PARKER & MACNICIIOL, 

111. House, Sign, and Decorative Painters and Gla¬ 
ziers. No. 59 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., 
Washington, D. C. 

Sign and Decorative painting of every description 
done to order. Flags, Banners, and Transparences 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


FOR-THE LADIES. 

x S. Heller, 34 Market Space, bet. Seventh and Eighth 
streets, keeps constantly on hand a handsome stock of 
Lace Goods, Mantillas, Sacks, Embroideries, Collars, 
Edgings, Trimmings, &c., &c. All will be otfered at the 
very lowest prices. Remember the number, 34 Market 
Space, between Seventh and Eighth streets. 

C. J. Bogan. W. B. Wylie. 

B ogan & wylie, 

Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, 
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and notions generally, No. 329 
Seventh street, between K and L streets, above the 
Northern Liberty market, (centre of Cheap Square,) 
Washington, D. C. 

Jos. J. May. Geo. W. Gray. 

TOS. J. MAY & CO., 

t) Extensive dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry 
Goods, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th 
streets, Washington. 

W M. R. RILEY & BRO., 

Extensive Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods 
of the Best Manufactures, No. 36 Central Stores, West 
Building, between Seventh and Eighth streets, opposite 
Centre Market, Washington. 

^“One Price, and that the Lowest. 

T W. COLLEY, 

fj • Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No. 523 
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue. 

I invite the special attention of my friends, customers, 
and purchasers generally to examine my stock before 
buying elsewhere. 

Iijp’All articles warranted to prove as represented. 
TT7 AY. BURDETTE, 

VV • Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Car¬ 
peting. Oil-cloth, Straw Matting, Ladies’ Coats, &c., 351 
Seventh street, between I and K, Washington city. 

One price, as near as possible, and just dealings may 
be relied on. 

TNITIALS, EMBROIDERY, &€. 

X Choicest Styles Stamped and Worked with Care and 
Economy. Dresses, &c., made. Sewing Machine for 
Travellers, does all Kinds of Work, warranted for three 
years. Price only Twenty Dollars. Can be Packed in 
a Cigar Box. Washington Embroidery Stamping Com¬ 
pany, No. 322 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh 
streets. 


T R. FOLEY, 

fj . W1 


r holesale and Retail Dealer in Glass and Crockery 
Ware, Coal-oil Lamps, and Housekeeping articles gene¬ 
rally. No. 316 F street, between Tenth and Eleventh sts., 
Washington, D. C. Agent for the Union Coal-oil Com¬ 
pany. Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to the 
Trade at Baltimore prices. 

TOHN OGDEN, 

fj Dealer in Housekeeping Articles, Table Cutlery, 
Housefurnishing Hardware, Britannia and Silver-plated 
Ware, Planished, Japanned, and common Tin, Wooden 
Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Door Mats, Refrigerators, Water 
Coolers, Gas Stoves, &c., No. 519 Seventh Street, near 
Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. 

F II. & H. I. GREGORY, 

JC/# Manufacturers of and dealers jn Stoves, Tin Ware, 
Housekeeping Articles. <fcc.. No. 321 Pennedvania ave¬ 
nue, south side near 7th street, Washington, D. C. 

H enry bayley & co., 

Dealers in Coal Oil and Lamps, Chandeliers. Side 
Brackets, Chimneys, Wicks. China, Glass, and Crockery- 
ware, Castors, Knives and Forks, Spoons, &c. ; also, 
Coal Oil Cooking Stoves. No. 476 Seventh street, oppo¬ 
site the Post Office, Washington. D. C. 

T? WHEELER & SON. 

F ;• Dealers in General Hardware, 61 Louisiana avenue, 
six doors east of Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

C C. MEADOR, 

• Dealer in American and Foreign Hardware, Table 
and Pocket Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools, Fishing Tackle, 
Tin and Wooden Ware, House Furnishing Goods, Fancy 
Articles, &c., 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the 
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

LEX. R. SHEPHERD & BROS., 

Successors to J. W. Thompson & Co., No. 269 Penn¬ 
sylvania Avenue, south side, near 11th street, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., Dealer in Metals, Miscellaneous Hardware, 
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitter. Alw ays a large stock 
of Chandeliers on hand. _ 

WEBB & BEVERIDGE, 

f f Late Chas. S. Fowler & Co., importers, Wholesale 
and Retail Dealers in China, Glass, and Earthenware, 
fine Cutlery, Block Tin Goods. &c., &c., No. 504, Odd 
Fellows' Hall, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. 

^^Goods delivered promptly in all parts of the Dis¬ 
trict of Columbia. 

TJ A. HILL & CO., 

11 1 Plumber & Gasfitter, corner of Ninth and E sts. 
OEATON HOUSE, 

U Washington City, D. C. John H. Semmes, Proprie¬ 
tor, G. W. Bunker, Chief Clerk, (formerly at National 

Hotel.) 


TIT D. SHEPHERD, 

' V # Wholesale and retail dealer in Books and Station¬ 
ery, School and Blank Books, Miscellaneous and Religious 
Works, Gold Pens, &c., corner Seventh and D Streets, 
Washington, D. C. 

W H. & O. H. MORRISON, 

• Booksellers and Publishers, 

Nos. 438 and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four- 
nnd-a-half and Sixth streets, 

Washington, D. C. 

B ible, tract, and sabbath school de- 

pository. William Ballantyne. Bookseller and Sta¬ 
tioner, 498 Seventh street, bet. D and E. The most com¬ 
plete stock of Sunday School Library Books, Music Books, 
Question Books, and Sunday School requisites always on 
hand and furnished at the publisher’s lowest prices. Books 
on general Literature, Theology, Juvenile School Books, 
a very full stock. Every new book received as soon as 
published. Albums, Gold Pens, Letter Scales, Station- 
ery. Sec. _ 

B lanchard & mohun, 

Booksellers and Stationers, No. 310, corner of D st., 
Pennsylvania avenue, and Eleventh street, Washington, 
D. C. _ 

M cKNEW & BELL, 

Successors to Murray & Semmes, Dealers in Gro¬ 
ceries, Wines, Teas, and Cigars, No. 405 Pennsylvania 
avenue, south side, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth 
streets. 

CAMUEL TILSTON, 

U Wholesale Grocer, 399 Pennsylvania avenue, near 
Fonr-and-a-half street, south side, Washington, D. C. 

pan qindAog jo joqjod ‘695 pnu dpjsaioqAV ‘sjonbrq 

pan souiay ‘souooojGXpuiBR ‘bkoj, oa !d[ [*(17 
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696 


B arbour & Hamilton, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines, 
Liquors, Havana and Domestic Cigars, No. 65 Louisiana 
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Washington, 
D. C. Sole Agents for Zimmerman & Co’s Sparkling Ca¬ 
tawba Wines. Russ’s celebrated St. Domingo Prepara¬ 
tions. and Clark’s unrivalled Yeast Cakes. 

T RUSSELL BARR, 

* Dealer in Fine Family Groceries, Tea, Flour, and 
Country Produce, No. 496 Ninth street, near D, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 


N 


W. BURCHELL, 

» Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine Teas, Family 
Groceries, Importer of Foreign Fruits, Pickles, Sauces, 
&c., corner Fourteenth and F streets, Washington, D. C. 


r AP SEVENTH STREET. 

«JUO S. Heilbrnn <fc Bro., Boots and Shoes of JUO 
all sizes and styles. Also, Trunks in great variety, at 506 
Seventh street, one door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. 

W M. G. METZEROTT & CO., 

Piano-forte Wareroomsand Music Store, 318 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, bet. Ninth and Tentli streets, Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. Steinway’s Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s 
Cabinet Organs. Foreign and American Sheet Music, 
Italian Strings, and Musical Instruments of every de¬ 
scription, wholesale add retail. 

No. 486. J. MARKRITER. No. 486. 

D EALER in Paperhangings, Window Shades, Oval 
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels, Paintings, 
Engravings, &c. Terras cash. No. 486 Seventh street, 
Washington city, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


rj\HE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, 

GEORGETOWN, D. C. 

This Bank is now authorized by the Secretary of the 
Treasury to receive subscriptions for the New Seven- 
Ihirty Notes and the Ten Forty Bonds, the former bear¬ 
ing interest from the 15th of August, 1864, and convert¬ 
ible at maturity, at the holder’s option, into Five-Twenty 
d on q s • - m 

We receive deposits, and deal in all classes of 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. COIN, CURRENCY 
AND EXCHANGE. 

__ SAMUEL FOWLER, Cashier. 


T A. MEINERS, 

Li. Paper Hanger and Upholsterer, No. 367 Seventh 
street, between I and K streets, Washington, D. C. 

FLANNERY BROTHERS, 

L Marble Manufacturers, 496 Massachusetts avenue, 
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Washington, D. C. 

B H. STINEMETZ, 

« Hatter, 234 Pennsylvania avenue, next Thirteenth 
street. Now ready for warm weather, Straw and Felt 
Hats in great abundance for Gents, Youths, Ladies, &c. 
£3pPrices on the decline. 

-a- - 

WALL, STEPHENS & CO., 

t! First-class Clothing for Men and Boys. No. 322 
Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, 

11 Washington City. 

TAMES Y. DAVIS, 

U Hatter aud Furrier, Straw Goods, Canes, Umbrellas, 
&c., No. 356 Pennsylvania Avenue, under Metropolitan 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

G eorge w. cochran & co., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealersin Fine Havana Cigars, 
i &c., Nos. 276 aud 398 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing- 
j ton, D. C. ____ 

n C. WILLARD’S 

* 'i Ebbitt House, corner of Fourteenth and F streets, 
Washington. D. 0. 


jJANDSOME DRESS GOODS. 

°* * handsome dress materials in the 
way of Silks black or colored, plain or fancy, handsome 
Organdies, Grenadines, Lawns, printed Linen Lawns, 
Mozambiques, Crape Maretz, or any other desirable 
c asses of dress goods, should not fail To examine our 
stock before purchasing, as we have on hand one of the 
largest stocks of the kind ever brought to this city, and 
they have all been purchased within the past few weeks 
at panic prices, and we are satisfied that we are now 
selling a great many styles of summer goods lower than 
they can be procured for a month hence, as they are al- 
ready becoming scarce and* higher in New York and 
Philadelphia, 

W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., 

No. 38 Market Space. 

] EWIS JOHNSON & CO., " - 

Li Bankers, Washington City. The General Banking 
business transacted in all its branches. Special attention 
given to Collections. Time Bi lls bought and sold. 

j J ANKERS’, BROKERS’, AND COMMERCIAL 
D Lines of Telegraph. Office No. 348 Pennsylvania 
avenue, new buildings near corner of Seventh street 
This company have spared neither pains or expense in 
securing the best talent, with a view to the accommoda¬ 
tion of the public, and respectfully solicit a share of 
business. W. H. YOUNG, 

Manager Washington office. 

TJ J. STEER, -- 

Q L' f° r the )J’ beeler & Wilson premium family 

Sewing Machines. These machines are unequalled for 
their simplicity and the beauty of their operation Thev 
| ™ ake !^ e J*« k Stitch,” which cannot be raveled, and 
both sides of the sewing are ri$ht sides. No. 390 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, Washington City. 

\\T E. BROWN, ----— 

, * Successor to Win. M. Galt, Dealer in Coal. Coal 

flared «nd roofed buildings, dry and free from 
'I "* 0 “ d ?f d CoaI ' a11 size9 . constantly on 
nffi?; artl , cIe and fuU "’eight may be relied upon 

c f* Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and 
1 welfth sts. Wh^rf and Yard, Seventeenth st. and Canal 


D EIGART’S AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENT 
lb Agency, fronting the U. S Patent Office, Eighth and 
F street*, where all business relating to letters patent will 
be promptly attended to. Specifications and Drawings 
prepared in the best manner, on reasonable terms, by the 
undersigned, late an Examiner in the Patent Office J 

n FRANK LIN REIGART, 

Corner of Eighth and F streets, Washington. D O 

vi’EVENS\ HATTERS, “ -- 1 - L “ 

) And extensive dealers in Gentlemen’s Furnishing- 
Goods; also, Shirts made to order. Sales-room No 360 
Pennsylvania av., Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, D. C. 

FIRE INSURANCE, 

T Room No. 7 Washington Building; Manhattan, N. Y. 
Capital paid m, $o00,000; surplus, $500,000; and other 
first class companies. 

_J- M. KENNEY, Agent and Notary Public. 


s 


J. M. Latta. 


Hallet Kilbourn. 

R ILBOUllN & LATTA, 

Real Estate Brokers, corner of Seventh and F Sts 
buy and sell and exchange all kinds of property and Real 


r | HE BEST SODA WATER, - - 

1 V ith the finest Fruit and Cream Sirups in the city 
are drawn from the Arctic Fount, corner of Pennsylvania 
avenue and Thi rd street. j. s. JONES. 

J B. OLC’OTT & SON 1 - 1 —~ 

V 1 Have fine Carriages and Teams for family use, with 
good and careful drivers. Also, good double, single, and 
Saddle Horses, at their Stables. 471 and 473 Eighth street 
between D and E, on reasonable terms. 

H oratio moran, 

Dealer in Ladies’, Gentlemen’s, Misses’ Boys’ 
Youths’, and Children’s Boots. Gaiters, and Shoes No’ 
327 Seventh street, between New York avenue and L 
street, Washington, D. C. 


nOTTHELF & BEHREND, 


1 J Dealers in Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Lace, and a good 
assortment of Toys. Perfumery. &c.. No. 389 Seventh 
street, between H and I streets, Washington, D. C. 
B usiness closed on Saturday. 

TACKSON, BROTHER & CO., “ — 

Dealers in Fine Groceries, Wines, Brandies Teas 
Fruits, Cigars, &c., 333 Pennsylvania avenue, Wash¬ 
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£ I) c Orphans’ 315 v o c a t c 


AD VERT IS EM ENTS. 


JJRYANT, STRATTON, CHURCH & CO’S 
BUSINESS COLLEGE 
Has a superior corps of teachers, and offers the 
VERY BEST OF FACILITIES 
To those who desire a Practical Education. 

Mr. JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Pen¬ 
manship in the Association of Colleges, is now at this 
Institution, and has charge of the class in writing. This 
is the only College in this city where the PURE SPEN¬ 
CERIAN Style is taught as it was systematized by its 
author. 

This College is otic of an Association now numbering 
forty-eight, all in successful operation, notwithstanding 
the efforts of opponents to make it appear that some are 

rapidly decaying” and “others burnt down.” 

Life Membership good in the Association,entitling the 
holder to full instruction in the Business Course and Pen¬ 
manship, $60. 

Everybody is invited to call, southwest corner Seventh 
and D. 

E. G. CHURCII, 

Resident Proprietor. 


H KOPPEL, 

• Civil and Military TAILOR, corner 15th street, one 
d-»or from Pennsylvania avenue, (opposite Treasury,) 
Washington city. 


JOHN R. ELVANS & CO., 

U Dealers in Coach, Cabinet, and Upholstery Hardware, 
87 Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. C. 


M ILBURN’S SODA WATER, 

from their new non-corrosivf. Polar Fountain, 
is acknowledged to be tin* best in the city. Try it at their 
Drug Store, opposite the United States Treasury, 480 Fif¬ 
teenth street. 


T he julihn magic soda water, 

with genuine Fruit and Cream Syrups, is acknovvl 
edged by all to be the best, purest, and coldest in tills city. 
Call and try it at 198 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Fif¬ 
teenth street. Twelve tickets for one dollar. 


H udson taylor 

Bookseller and Stationer, 334 Pennsylvania avenue, 
Washington city, D. C. 


M IC. WALSH & CO., 

• Auctioneers and Commission Merchants,285 Penn¬ 
sylvania avenue, corner of 10th street, Washington,D. C. 
Personal attention paid to Sales of Real Estate, and Per¬ 
sonal Property of every description. Cash advanced on 
consignments. Sales every Tuesday,Thursday and Satur¬ 
day. 


I FREDERICK HUGLE, 

; Wholesale dealer in Wines and Liquors, No. 23 K 
street, opposite Northern Liberty Market, Washington, 
D. C. 


B arrow & co., bankers, 

Corner of Louisiana avenue and Seventh street. 
Dealers in Government Securities, Compound Interest 
Notes, Gold, Silver, and Land Warrants. 


JOHN D. HAMMACK, 
t/ (Above Willard’s) 

HAMMACK’S OLD RESTAURANT, 

No. 200 and 202 corner PENNSYLVANIA Avenue and 
FIFTEENTH Street. The best of Wines, Liquors, and 
Segars always on hand. 


RATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC. 

GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. 


C F. CUMMINS. 

• Extensive dealer in Boots and Shoe?, 347 Seventh 
street, two doors south of Northern market. Ladies will 
find,always, at the above establishment,the best assort¬ 
ment of Boots and Shoes in the city. 


B LTBANT S ALE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DIN- 
ing Saloon, northwest cornerof Pennsylvania avenue 
and Sixth street. This old and popular establishment is 
supplied with all tlnrdelicacies of the season. Fine Liq 
uors and Cigars, attentive servants, and everything that 
makes an attractive restaurant. 

DUBANT & BRO., Proprietors. 


P HOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM¬ 
PANY 7 . Capital and accumulations, $1,024,689 74. 
Office, corner of D and Seventh streets, over Merchants’ 
Bank. Non-forfeiting and Endowment Policies, as well 
as Life Policies, issued on sound lives. 

II. A. BREWSTER, General Agent. 


E CJCKEY &. MARBURY, 

Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants, corner 
of High and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D. C. 


ADVERTISEMENTS. 


B 


RADY & CO’S 


NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, 


NEW YORK CITY and 352 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, 


WASHINGTON, D. C. 

Every style of Portrait, from the smallest locket to the full 
size of life, in the very best style of the Art. 


OUR PORTRAITS ON PORCELAIN 


Are warranted water-proof and superior for durability to 
those in any other style of art. 

one visiting the city should fail to see the speci¬ 
mens on exhibition in this Gallery. 


jyruNN & co. 


> 


Proprietors of the 


SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. 


Agents for the transaction of all branches of business in the 
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, 
and for procuring European Patents. 

No charge for consultation. Hand-books of advice gratis. 

Offices: 37 Park Row. New York; southeast comer F 
and Seventh streets, (opposite Patent Office,) Washing 
ton. 


OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Superintendent, 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 
HE NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, 

(Late Bank of the Metropolis,) 
OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, . 
WASHINGTON, I). C. 

UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY AND FISCAL 
AGENT. 


DIRECTORS. 


LEWIS JOHNSON. 
WILLIAM OKME. 
THOS. FERAN. 
GEORGE PARKER. 

JOHN 


FRANCIS S. WALSH. 
VVM B. TODD. 

THOS. P. MORGAN. 
JOHN B. BLAKE. 
HITZ. 


COLLECTIONS MADE AT LOWEST RATES, 

On all the principal points Nortli and South. 

JOHN B. BLAKE, President. 
MOSES KELLY, Cashier. 


^DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, 

OFFICE 514 PENNA. AVENUE, 
BRANCH OFFICE, 

219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE 
WILLARD’S. 

great Eastern, 

NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN 
EXPRESS FORWARDERS. 


Merchandise, Money and Valuables of all kinds for¬ 
warded with dispatch to all accessible sections of the 
country. 

COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, 
Made in accessible parts of the United States. 

C. C. DUNN, Agent. 

Washington, D. C. 


H OOP SKIRTS ! HOOP SKIRTS! ! 

At the hoop skirt manufactory, No. 503 Ninth street, 
under Seaton Hall. We have on hand, and are making to 
order, the latest styles, and respectfully solicit your atten¬ 
tion to them. Ladies leaving orders are assured of perfect 
satisfaction,as we employ experienced workmen, use only 
the best material, and make an article that for beauty, 
strength and durability, cannot be surpassed. 

DOUGLAS BROS. 

- • _ 

P HILP &. SOLOMONS, 

Booksellers and Dealer in Stationery of the finest 
j description, 332 Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 
| 10th streets, Washington, D. C. 

F IREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF WASH 
iiigtoii and Georgetown. Office No. 1, over Bank 
of Washington. Chartered by Congress, 1837. Capital, 
$200,000 ; surplus fund, $30,000. Property of all kinds in¬ 
sured lor a year or less period. Builders’ risks granted 
on the most favorable terms. No charge for Policies. 

JAMES ADAMS, President. 

A. G. DAVIS. Secretary. 


J SIEGEL. 

u ♦ Dry Goods and Millenery, 377 Seventh street, one 
door above I, Washington, JD C. 


ADVERTIS EM ENTS. 


QRAND NATIONAL CONCERT 

For the benefit of the 

SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ NATIONAL ORPHANS 
HOME FUND, 

Under auspices of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, 
Washington, D. C. f / 

AT GROVER’S THEATRE, 

On Thursday Evening, August 2, 1866. 

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND TICKETS 
Will be sold at $1 each. 75,000 Presents Awarded, 
valued at $250,000. $25,000 of the Profits to be given to 

the Soldiers and Sailors National Orphan Home Fund, 
$2,500 to the Washington Male and Female Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, the balance, after deducting expenses, to be paid to 
the Treasurer of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Union of Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. 

LIST OF PRESENTS TO BE AWARDED. 


1 Three-story Brick Residence, II street, 

between 6th and 7th. $18, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 2d street, 

near E. 10, 000 

1 Three-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 8, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N. 5, 000 

1 Two-story Brick Residence, 10th street, 

between M and N . 5, 000 

2 Fine City Lots, on 7th street north. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Carriage, Horses, and Harness 

complete. 4, 000 

1 Splendid Diamond Ring . 2, 000 

1 Set Diamonds complete, (Pin t Ear-rings, 

and Rings). 1, 000 

1 Grand Piano, (Steinway's).. 1,500 

1 Solid Silver Tea Set. 1, 000 

10 Grand Pianos, $600 each. 6, 000 

10 Grand Pianos. $500 each. 5, 000 

100 Gents’ Gold Watches, $200 each. 20, 000 

50 Ladies’ Gold Watches, $125 each. 6,250 

5 Grand Melodeons, $200 each. 1, 000 

80 American Case Silver Watches,$75 each. 6,000 

75 Hunting Case Silver Watches, $40each. 3, 000 

50 Diamond Rings, $100 to $200 each. T .... 7,500 

25 Diamond Pins, $100 each. 2, 500 

40 Sewing Machines, $100 each. 4,000 

20 Sewing Machines, $75 each. 1,500 

20 Silver-plated Tea Sets, $75 each- -- 1,500 

50 Silver Castors, $25 each. 1, 250 

5, 000 Clocks, Alburns, Jewelry, &c , $5 to $10 

each... 27,000 

10, 000 Tea and Tablespoons, &c., $2 to $5 each. 25,000 

10, 000 Gold Pens, Sleeve Buttons, &c., $1 to $3 

each. 14, 000 

49,453 Books, Cutlery, Engravings, &c., $1 to 

$10 each... ... , .. 59,000 


Total. 250,000 


The awards will bo ade after the Concert, on the stage 
of the theatre, where th.ee thousand persons can witness 
it. A committee will be appointed by the audience to 
superintend the same. 

Printed lists of awards will be published and supplied 
to Agents and Ticket-holders. Parties having tickets 
will retain them until after the awards are made, and if 
their numbers appear iu the list, they will forward their 
Tickets immediately, with full directions as to the shipping 
of goods or deeds for the property. Tick* ts for sale at all 
the principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores in the city, 
and at the Headquarters, in the Mammoth Fair Building 
for the benefit of the Soldiers’ and Bailors’ National 
Orphans’ Home Fund, corner of Seventh street and 
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 

The Directors appeal to the liberality of the people to 
give this enterprise their kind support, and thereby assist in 
relieving the wants of the Orphans of our fallen comrades. 

Managing Directors.— Major H. A. Hall, President 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union, COL. CHAS. E (JaPEHarT, 
Major M. H. Albergkr, William S. Morse. 

Treasurer. — J. B. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Cashier National 
Bank of the Metropolis. 

All persons favorably disposed are requested to act as 
ageuts, but no commissions will be allowed. 

Money should in all cases be sent by Post Office Order, 
Draft, Express, or Registered Letters. 

In every case send the name and Post Office address, 
County aud State of each separate subscriber, and enclose 
stamp. All orders for tickets must be addressed to 
WILLIAM S. MORSE, 

Secretary Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Concert, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. Lock Box No. 37. 

REFER, BY PERMISSION, TO— 

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock. U. S. A.; Gen. Robert 
C. Schenck, M. C., Ohio; Gen. Halbert E. Paine, M. C., 
Wis.; Gen. John H. Ketcham, M. C., N. Y. ; Gen. Janies 
G. Blunt, Kan.; Gen. J. N. Hedrick, Iowa; Gen. I). C. 
McCallain, D. C.; Gen. O. V. Dayton, N. Y. ; Hon. Thos. 
W. Ferry, M. C., Mich.; Hon. George Lawrence, M. C., 
Penn. ; D. C. Forney, esq., D. C.; Maj*. J. E. Doughty, 
N. Y.; Hon. Richard Wallach, Mayor, Washington, D. C.; 
lion. Will. D. Kelly, M. C., Penn.; Hon. Kellinn V. 
Whaley, M. C., W. Va.; Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll, M. C., 
Ill. ; Hon. Henry C. Demiug, M. C., Conn.; Hon. A. H. 
Laflin, M. C., N. Y.; Hon. Leonard Myers, M. C., Penn. ; 
Hon. William A. Newell, M. C., N. J.; Hon. George W. 
Julian, M. C., Iud.: Hon. S. F. Wilson, M. C., Penn.; Hon. 
J. B. Grlnuel,M. C . lows *. Maj. G. M. Van Buren, N. Y. 


































































































































































































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